Writing: Narrative and Non-Fiction - Improve Your Writing Skills

Question 1

How does the structure of a story, with its different parts like introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, help make the story better?

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It makes the story easier to follow and understand.

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It helps build excitement and keep us engaged in the story.

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It allows the author to add more characters and make the story more complicated.

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It makes sure the story teaches us an important lesson or moral.

Question 2

In a captivating narrative, what is the most important element that keeps readers engaged?

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Exciting and unexpected events

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Detailed descriptions of the surroundings

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A large number of characters

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Difficult and fancy words

Question 3

Which step in writing involves checking for and fixing errors like spelling or punctuation?

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Editing

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Planning

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Drafting

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Revising

Question 4

What type of text is a report about the history of the local library?

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Non-fiction

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Narrative

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Poetry

Question 5

Just like a delicious cake needs the right ingredients, a great story needs certain elements to come together. Which ingredients are essential for a perfect story?

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Plot, characters, and setting

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Characters and setting only

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Plot and characters only

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Setting only

Question 6

In a thrilling mystery novel, how does an author use foreshadowing to create suspense and keep readers hooked?

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By including mysterious or ominous clues that suggest possible dangers or conflicts.

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By clearly stating future events, leaving no room for surprises.

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By using flashbacks to show past events that don't connect to the current story.

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By writing a fast-paced story with no breaks or moments to think.

Question 7

In a story, how can a writer use foreshadowing to make readers feel curious and excited?

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By giving hints about what might happen later, without saying it directly.

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By describing the setting and characters in lots of detail.

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By using special words and symbols to create a vivid and imaginative atmosphere.

Question 8

In non-fiction writing, how does the author's choice of words and phrases help readers understand the author's viewpoint?

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By using specific words and phrases that show the author's opinion

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By using informal language and personal stories

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By only including facts and leaving out personal opinions

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a crucial element of a persuasive argument in a non-fiction text?

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Personal experiences

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Facts and statistics

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Logical reasoning

Question 10

Why is it important to use correct grammar in writing?

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To help readers understand what is written

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To make writing look neat

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To make writing more fun to read

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To help writers avoid silly mistakes

Question 11

How can using creative or imaginative language, like metaphors and similes, make a story or non-fiction text more effective?

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It helps readers imagine the story or information more clearly.

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It makes the writing sound more complex.

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It allows the writer to avoid using specific language.

Question 12

In non-fiction writing, how can authors use evidence from research and sources to strengthen their arguments?

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Include direct quotes from experts

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Create fictional scenarios to illustrate points

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Provide only one perspective on the topic

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Use colorful language and imagery to make the writing more engaging

Question 13

How does using words that appeal to the senses help writers create a more vivid and immersive experience for readers?

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By appealing to one or more of the five senses, such as sight, touch, taste, sound, or smell.

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By using figurative language such as similes and metaphors.

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By using strong and powerful verbs.

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By using complex sentence structures.

Question 14

How can authors use figurative language, like similes and metaphors, to make their writing more interesting?

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Figurative language can create pictures and feelings in the reader's mind.

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Figurative language makes writing harder to understand.

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Figurative language is only used in non-fiction writing to make it more interesting.

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Figurative language is unnecessary because the meaning of a text can be understood without it.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a key element of a narrative story?

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Instructions

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Setting

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Plot

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Characters

Question 16

What is the correct order of the story structure?

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Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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Rising Action, Introduction, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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Climax, Rising Action, Introduction, Falling Action, Resolution

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Resolution, Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action

Question 17

Which of the following punctuation marks is used to show ownership?

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Apostrophe

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Comma

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Hyphen

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Semicolon

Question 18

Which of the following is a feature of non-fiction writing?

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True events and information

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Made-up story

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Imaginative language

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Fictional characters

Question 19

When editing a piece of writing, which of the following should you NOT consider?

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Your own writing style

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Spelling

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Punctuation

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Sentence structure

Question 20

Which of the following is a good example of a strong character description?

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The old woman hobbled slowly, her face wrinkled with age.

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The boy was tall and had brown hair.

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The cat was fluffy and white.

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The man was very handsome.

Question 21

What is a key difference between narratives and non-fiction writing?

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Narrative writing is imaginary while non-fiction is factual

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Non-fiction writing uses more vivid language than narrative writing

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Narrative writing is written in the first person

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Non-fiction writing is usually shorter than narrative writing

Question 22

In a story, which part introduces the characters, setting, and problem?

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Exposition

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Resolution

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Rising Action

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Climax

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a sign of a good persuasive argument?

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Logical errors

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Clear language

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Using evidence

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Emotional appeals

Question 24

When checking a non-fiction text, what should you NOT look for?

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Story development

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Spelling and grammar

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Correct information

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Punctuation

Question 25

When writing a persuasive argument, you should:

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Research and gather evidence

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Use strong emotional language

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Attack opposing viewpoints

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Avoid using facts

Question 26

What is the main purpose of the rising action in a story?

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To build excitement and tension

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To introduce the conflict

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To resolve the conflict

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To introduce the main characters

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a story?

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Facts

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Characters

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Plot

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Theme

Question 28

When writing a newspaper report, it is important to:

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Provide evidence to support your claims

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Use opinionated language

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Create a fictional storyline

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Use lots of metaphors

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT an element of creating a character?

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Favourite colour

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Backstory

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Skills and abilities

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Physical appearance

Question 30

What is the goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to think or do something

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To inform the reader about a topic

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To tell a story

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To make the reader laugh

Question 31

Which part of speech helps us to connect different parts of a sentence together?

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Conjunction

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Noun

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Pronoun

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Verb

Question 32

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not

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A metaphor compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a simile does not

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A metaphor compares two things directly, while a simile compares two things indirectly

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There is no difference between a metaphor and a simile

Question 33

What do transition words help us to do in our writing?

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Show how ideas connect

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Add emotion to our writing

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Replace pronouns

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Make our writing longer

Question 34

When writing non-fiction texts, why do we use persuasive language?

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To convince readers

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To inform readers

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To entertain readers

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To surprise readers

Question 35

How are narrative and non-fiction texts different?

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Narrative is made up, while non-fiction is based on real events.

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Non-fiction is made up, while narrative is based on real events.

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Narrative uses formal language, while non-fiction uses informal language.

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Non-fiction uses formal language, while narrative uses informal language.

Question 36

Which of these is NOT part of the writing process?

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Shopping

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Planning

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Drafting

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Editing

Question 37

What's the main reason we use commas in sentences?

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To separate different parts of a sentence

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To list things

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To show ownership

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To end conversations

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a type of non-fiction writing?

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Fantasy stories

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Biographies

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News articles

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Historical accounts

Question 39

When writing a story, which is NOT a key feature?

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Fact-based information

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Character development

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A clear beginning, middle, and end

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Use of sensory language

Question 40

What is the main purpose of a persuasive writing piece?

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To convince or change the reader's opinion

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To tell a story

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To entertain the reader

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To present facts and information

Question 41

Which part of a story typically introduces the characters and setting?

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Beginning

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Rising action

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Climax

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Falling action

Question 42

Which of the following is a type of factual writing that presents information?

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Newspaper article

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Fairy tale

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Poem

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Play

Question 43

In a persuasive writing piece, what is the main point called?

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Thesis statement

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Evidence

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Conclusion

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Introduction

Question 44

Which of the following is a key difference between fact and opinion?

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Facts can be proven, while opinions cannot

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Opinions are more important than facts

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Facts are subjective, while opinions are objective

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Opinions are based on evidence, while facts are not

Question 45

Which of the following is a technique used to create suspense in a story?

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Showing a character doing something that could lead to danger

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Going back in time to tell a story that happened before

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Introducing a magical event that saves the day

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Talking about the details of the setting

Question 46

What is the main purpose of a non-fiction text that compares and contrasts different things?

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To help the reader understand the similarities and differences between things

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To entertain the reader

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To persuade the reader

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To express the author's feelings

Question 47

What is the primary goal of a persuasive text?

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To convince

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To inform

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To entertain

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To narrate

Question 48

Which punctuation mark ends a statement?

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Period

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Comma

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Question mark

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Exclamation mark

Question 49

In narrative writing, what is NOT a crucial component?

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Character's goal

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Setting

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Conflict

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Resolution

Question 50

Which of these is NOT part of the editing process?

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Adding new information

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Checking grammar and spelling

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Making sure the writing is clear and easy to follow

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Revising the structure

Question 51

What is the main purpose of a persuasive speech?

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To convince the audience to agree with your point of view

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To share information

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To entertain the audience

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To provide historical information

Question 52

What is the difference between a plot and a subplot?

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A plot is the main storyline, while a subplot is a smaller, secondary storyline

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A subplot is the main storyline, while a plot is a smaller, secondary storyline

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There is no difference between a plot and a subplot

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A plot is a fictional event, while a subplot is a non-fictional event

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a type of persuasive text?

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Friendly letter

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Political speech

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Review

Question 54

What is the main purpose of a non-fiction text?

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To inform the reader about a topic

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To entertain the reader

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To persuade the reader to change their views

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To educate the reader about a historical event

Question 55

What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

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To persuade the reader to agree with a point of view or take a certain action

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To entertain the reader with a captivating story

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To inform the reader about a specific topic

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To share the writer's personal experiences and thoughts

Question 56

When editing your writing, which of these is the most important skill to have?

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Identifying and correcting spelling and grammar mistakes

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Adding more details to make the writing more interesting

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Changing the order of sentences to improve the flow of ideas

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Coming up with new ideas to include in the writing

Question 57

Which of these is a characteristic commonly found in non-fiction writing?

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Presenting factual information and evidence

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Expressing personal opinions and feelings

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Using emotional language to engage the reader

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Including fictional characters and events

Question 58

What is the purpose of using foreshadowing in a story?

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To create suspense and build anticipation for events to come

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To surprise the reader with unexpected events at the end of the story

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To give away the ending of the story too early

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To add unnecessary details and confuse the reader

Question 59

Which of these is a grammatical error in the sentence: 'The cat run quickly across the street'?

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Subject-verb agreement

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Noun-verb agreement

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement

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Tense consistency

Question 60

What is the main goal of using persuasive language in writing?

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To persuade the audience to think or act in a certain way

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To entertain the audience with a humorous or engaging story

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To inform the audience about a specific topic or issue

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To reflect on personal experiences and share emotions

Question 61

What is the main difference between a narrative text and a non-fiction text?

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Narrative texts are fictional stories, while non-fiction texts are true accounts of real events.

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Narrative texts use formal language, while non-fiction texts use informal language.

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Non-fiction texts are longer than narrative texts.

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Narrative texts include characters and plot, while non-fiction texts do not.

Question 62

Which element is NOT essential in a persuasive argument?

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Personal opinion

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Claim

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Evidence

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Reasoning

Question 63

Which part of a story introduces the setting, characters, and conflict?

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Exposition

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Rising Action

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Falling Action

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Resolution

Question 64

What is the main goal of using persuasion in writing?

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To convince the reader to change their mind

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To tell a story

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To explain a topic

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To provide entertainment