Essay writing 1
Why is evidence important?
A. It proves your ideas.
B. It makes essays longer.
C. It introduces characters.
D. It ends the essay.
A. It proves your ideas.
What is a thesis statement?
A. A quote from the text
B. The main argument of the essay
C. A summary of the story
D. The final sentence
B. The main argument of the essay
Which is the best Point sentence?
A. The author uses symbolism to show loneliness.
B. "The house stood empty."
C. This quote suggests isolation.
D. Therefore, loneliness is significant.
A. The author uses symbolism to show loneliness.
The introduction should:
A. Present the topic
B. Include the thesis
C. Engage the reader
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is symbolism?
A. Repeating words
B. A symbol representing a deeper meaning
C. A type of setting
D. A character trait
B. A symbol representing a deeper meaning
What does PEEL stand for?
A. Point, Evidence, Explain, Link
B. Point, Example, Explain, Learn
C. Paragraph, Evidence, Explain, Link
D. Point, Evidence, Evaluate, Learn
A. Point, Evidence, Explain, Link
Which part of PEEL introduces the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Evidence
B. Point
C. Explain
D. Link
B. Point
Which section contains the thesis statement?
A. Introduction
B. Body
C. Conclusion
D. Bibliography
A. Introduction
What is a literary essay?
A. An essay analysing a text
B. A newspaper article
C. A biography
D. A report on science
A. An essay analysing a text
What is a theme?
A. A character
B. The setting
C. A central message or idea
D. The title
C. A central message or idea
Which part contains a quote or example from the text?
A. Point
B. Explain
C. Evidence
D. Link
C. Evidence
What is the purpose of the Explain section?
A. To give a new topic
B. To analyse the evidence
C. To introduce the essay
D. To end the essay
B. To analyse the evidence
How many body paragraphs are common in a five-paragraph essay?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
C. 3
Why should essays have a clear structure?
A. To organise ideas logically
B. To make them shorter
C. To avoid analysis
D. To reduce evidence
A. To organise ideas logically
What is the character arc?
A. How a character changes
B. Where a character lives
C. What a character wears
D. The title of the text
A. How a character changes
Which is the best Link sentence?
A. "The house stood empty."
B. The empty house is a symbol.
C. This demonstrates the theme of loneliness.
D. The character lived there.
C. This demonstrates the theme of loneliness.
The Link sentence should:
A. Introduce a quote
B. Repeat the evidence
C. Connect back to the essay question
D. Start a new paragraph
C. Connect back to the essay question
What should NOT be included in a conclusion?
A. Summary of key points
B. Restatement of thesis
C. New evidence
D. Final thought
C. New evidence
Which sentence is most likely to appear in a conclusion?
A. Firstly, the author uses symbolism.
B. According to the text...
C. In conclusion, the novel shows the importance of courage.
D. The story begins with...
C. In conclusion, the novel shows the importance of courage.
Which literary technique compares two things using "like" or "as"?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Symbolism
D. Irony
B. Simile
What are the three main parts of an essay?
A. Beginning, middle, end
B. Introduction, body, conclusion
C. Topic, evidence, analysis
D. Question, answer, summary
B. Introduction, body, conclusion
Which of these is an example of evidence?
A. The author shows courage through the character's actions.
B. Courage is an important theme.
C. "I will not run away," said Jake.
D. Therefore, courage helps people overcome fear.
C. "I will not run away," said Jake.
Which paragraph usually contains the strongest analysis?
A. Introduction
B. Body
C. Conclusion
D. Title
B. Body
What is the purpose of body paragraphs?
A. To develop the argument
B. To introduce the topic
C. To conclude the essay
D. To list sources
A. To develop the argument
Which question is suitable for a literary essay?
A. What happens in Chapter 1?
B. How does the author present conflict?
C. Who is your favourite character?
D. When was the book published?
B. How does the author present conflict?