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Review for the 9th grade test on types of essays.
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How many times per year is the Empire State Building struck by lightning?
23
14
27
40
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Which two essays were considered expository essays?
"The News" and "Bad Studying Habits"
"The Empire State Building" and "The News"
"The News" and "Snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park"
"What a Lack of Sleep Can Do" and "Slow Down, Eat Better"
3
How did suffering from Anorexia change the author's life?
She died.
She became a therapist.
She became a teacher.
She became a surgeon.
4
Which of the following is NOT a disease the author related sleep deprivation to?
Cancer
Diabetes
Schizophrenia
Depression
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Some persuasive essays can be considered a(n)....
expository essay
reflective essay
nonfiction essay
argumentative essay
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What does the author compare T.V. news to?
Theater
Newspaper
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An essay that identifies specific details about a topic
Reflective
Expository
Descriptive
Persuasive
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What are the three main parts to an essay (specifically an argumentative essay)?
Introduction, body, conclusion
Argument, counter argument, conclusion
Beginning, middle, and end
Hook, background, thesis
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What is the explanation of why opposing view are wrong called?
Argument
Counter argument
Wrong argument
Expository argument
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Why did the author learn to appreciate summer?
From her grandmother's stories
Inspiration from an elderly woman in Maine
From playing with her own children outside
By moving to Florida, where the weather is usually warm
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Which of the following was an object that was NOT mentioned in the descriptive essay "My Room?"
Candle
White Rug
Magazine
Shaver
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What type of architectural style was the Empire State Building built in?
Industrial
Art Deco
Classical
Hot riveting
13
Which of the following was NOT a reason environmentalists wanted to ban snowmobiles?
Air Pollution
Scares the animals
Noise Pollution
Dangerous to ride
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Why does the author think that people eat unhealthy?
They are lazy
They don't have time to cook fresh meals
It tastes better
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Which engine was the better engine to use in snowmobiles?
2-stroke
4-stroke
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An essay that recalls a personal experience
Reflective
Persuasive
Expository
Descriptive
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An essay in which the author tries to convince the reader to do or to believe in something
Reflective
Persuasive
Descriptive
Expository
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What is a narrative essay?
A true story meant for entertainment
A true story meant to describe a personal experience
A made up story meant for entertainment
A true story meant to teach a lesson
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a type of support?
Expert opinions
Facts
Statistics
Claims
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What type of essay was "On Summer?"
Reflective
Descriptive
Persuasive
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How is the anchorman supposed to behave?
Monotone and boring
Full of emotion
Frenzied
Calm and in control
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What should an author include to back up their claims in a persuasive essay?
Claims
An argument
Thesis
Support
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Which was NOT a contributor of bad studying habits?
Notes
Excess Coffee
Procrastination
Location
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How long should a news broadcast last?
30 minutes
20 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
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An essay that explains a topic
Descriptive
Persuasive
Expository
Reflective
26
Which state did the author NOT mention in the essay "On Summer?"
Virginia
Tennessee
Maine
27
What type of essay was "What a Lack of Sleep Can Do to Your Body and Mind?"
Expository
Persuasive
Reflective
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What is a thesis statement?
Provides background information
Defends the author's claims
Gets the reader's attention
Tells what the essay will be explaining
