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What is a “claim” in an argumentative essay?
A sentence that explains both sides
A summary of the article
The main argument or position you are supporting
A fun fact
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2. What does it mean to 'smoothly integrate evidence' in writing?
Use transitions and context to blend quotes into your writing
Drop quotes in randomly without explanation
Put all your quotes at the end of the paragraph
Only use your own words and avoid quoting
3
What is the purpose of the rebuttal in an argumentative essay?
To agree with the counterclaim
To respectfully prove why the counterclaim is weaker than your argument
To ignore the counterclaim
To change your claim completely
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7. Which of the following best demonstrates understanding of a topic in writing?
Explaining facts, using examples, and connecting ideas together
Using one source and repeating its ideas
Asking a lot of rhetorical questions
Listing facts with no explanation
5
Describe a time when you faced a challenge at school?
How did you handle it?
NOT ME
Narrative
Informational
Argumentative
6
Prompt? Think about a time when you made a mistake but learned something important from it.
Informational
DO NOT PICK THIS ONE
Argumentative
Narrative
7
Prompt? What causes stress in teenagers? Explain both causes and coping strategies in a clear and organized way
Argumentative
Do not pick this answer
Narrative
Informational/Explanatory
8
Prompt?
Write a story that begins with the sentence: “I knew something was wrong the moment I walked into the room.”
Informational/Explanatory
If you pick me, you will get this wrong!
Argumentative
Narrative
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Which of the following is a sign of a well-developed plot?
The sequence of events is logical & contributes to the narrative’s purpose
The events happen randomly without clear cause and effect
The story has many complex subplots that distract from the main idea
The narrative jumps back and forth between time periods without reason
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Which of these best describes the role of transitions in a narrative?
To clarify relationships between ideas or events
To introduce new characters without explanation
To create random jumps in the plot
To confuse the audience about the sequence of events
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Which of the following is an example of a
domain-specific
word in an informational essay about climate change?
Cool
happy
Greenhouse gases
weather
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Should junk food be banned from school cafeterias?
Informational/Explanatory
Narrative
WRONG, WRONG, WRONG answer
Argumentative
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What is the effect of using a logical and natural sequence of events in a narrative?
It helps the audience understand the development of the story
It forces the audience to focus on irrelevant details
It makes the plot unpredictable and difficult to follow
It leads to a confusing or chaotic narrative
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Which of the following is the BEST example of cited evidence?
I just feel like that’s true.
According to the article, "students are not allowed to use phones."
Phones are annoying.
Everyone knows that already.
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8. What does “conventions of Standard English” refer to?
Creative writing techniques
Regional language differences
Slang and abbreviations
Rules about spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization
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What is a counterclaim?
The opposite viewpoint of your argument
A restatement of your claim
An unrelated fact
A story from personal experience
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Which of the following is essential for maintaining a clear focus in a narrative?
Complex, unrelated characters
A consistent central theme or idea
Shifting perspectives throughout the story
Multiple conflicting plot lines
18
What is the main purpose of citing evidence in an argumentative essay?
To make the essay longer
To confuse the opposing side
To show off your reading skills
To support your claim with facts and strengthen your argument
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What does a consistent use of transitional strategies in a narrative help to achieve?
It allows for smoother flow and clarity in the narrative
It introduces new themes
It reduces the number of characters in the story
It adds confusion to the events
20
Which sentence BEST shows a strong conclusion?
Thanks for reading!
Now you know why this topic is interesting.
In summary, banning plastic straws can help protect marine life.
So yeah, that’s it.
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Which of the following sentences shows adequate use of conventions?
“The argument is strong. because it uses facts.”
“The argument is strong because it uses facts and details.”
“the argument is strong it uses facts and details”
“The argument, is strong because it uses facts.”
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What does it mean to demonstrate “adequate command of conventions”?
You follow grammar rules with only a few minor mistakes
You avoid using punctuation altogether
You don’t capitalize anything
You make lots of spelling and punctuation errors
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What kind of vocabulary should you use in an academic informational response?
Formal, precise, and topic-related vocabulary
Made-up words to impress the teacher
Everyday casual language
Slang and emojis
24
Prompt? Should Students Have Longer Recess or Break Time?
Informational
Argumentative
Not the answser
Narrative
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Which of the following is a good transition for introducing a counterclaim?
As a result,
On the other hand,
In conclusion,
Furthermore,
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What should a strong conclusion in an argumentative essay do?
Summarize key points and restate the claim clearly
Introduce a brand new idea
Repeat the introduction word-for-word
Ask the reader to decide the answer
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1. What is one key feature of a strong informational writing response?
A personal story and opinion
A dramatic twist ending
Thorough support with relevant evidence and sources
Only using simple vocabulary
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Which sentence BEST represents a rebuttal?
I don’t care what others think.
Both sides are equally valid, so it doesn't matter.
While some believe uniforms limit self-expression, they improve focus.
The other side is right.
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Which sentence has a
pattern
of errors?
“They are going to win because they’re the best.”
“They’re going to win because there the best.”
“Their going to the store to get they’re food.”
“They’re going to the store to get more supplies.”
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Prompt?
Write an essay explaining how social media can affect teenagers, both positively and negatively.
Narrative
Arguementative
NOT THE ANSWER
Informational
31
A letter arrives in the mail with no return address—and it changes everything.
Create a story based onwhat happens next.
Narrative
NOT ME!!
Argumentative
Informational
32
Why is consistency important when developing characters and point of view in a narrative?
It helps maintain clarity and unity throughout the narrative
It makes the story more difficult to understand
It keeps the plot unpredictable and surprising
It allows the characters to shift personalities frequently
33
Which narrative element is most important for creating a sense of unity and completeness?
Focusing on one character throughout the entire story
Including multiple subplots
Ignoring the theme and allowing the plot to develop randomly
Having a well-structured plot that progresses logically
34
What is a benefit of using quotations in informational writing?
They support your points with concrete evidence
They provide opinions
They fill up space in your paragraph
They entertain the reader
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Why is it important to use varied sentence structure in your writing?
It helps you write faster
It avoids grammar mistakes
It makes your writing sound more natural and keeps the reader engaged
It shortens your essay
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What is the main purpose of a strong opening in a narrative?
To set the tone and hook the audience’s interest
To resolve the conflict right away
To confuse the audience with a twist
To introduce all characters immediately
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What role does the setting play in a well-organized narrative?
It helps establish the mood and supports the plot's progression
It is only used at the beginning and never revisited
It only serves as a backdrop with no impact on the plot
It distracts from the characters' development
38
What does the rubric say about errors in usage?
A mistake repeated throughout the writing
A list of vocabulary words
A creative way to write
One small mistake
39
Prompt? Should Students Have Homework Every Night?
NOT the answer
Argumentative
Informational
Narrative
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What type of prompt is this? Should schools start later in the morning?
Argumentative
Informational
Explanatory
Narrative
41
Select all choices that are in an Introduction
Evidence
Hook
Thesis/Claim
Background Info
42
We see leaders in schools and communities. Write about the qualities of a good leader and explain why they matter
Argumentative
Informational
DO NOT PICK ME
Narrative
43
Why are transition words important in an argumentative essay?
They connect ideas and help the reader follow your reasoning
They add extra words
They make it easier to end the essay
They make your writing sound fancier
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Which of the following is a key component of a strong closing in a narrative?
Adding multiple twists to the story
Leaving the audience with no clear resolution
Introducing new characters without context
Resolving the main conflict and providing closure
45
Prompt?
How does recycling help protect the environment?
Provide factual details and clear explanations
Argumentative
Do not pick me
Narrative
Informational
