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How to write a reflective essay

Quiz by Christina Ferrari

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9 questions
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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of a reflective essay?
    To persuade the reader to agree with the author's opinion
    To summarize factual information
    To analyze and reflect on a personal experience
    To entertain the reader
    30s
  • Q2
    What tense should be used when writing a reflective essay?
    Conditional tense
    Past tense
    Future tense
    Present tense
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the first step in writing a reflective essay?
    Selecting a personal experience to analyze
    Starting to write the essay
    Gathering research
    Outlining the essay
    30s
  • Q4
    What should be included in the introduction of a reflective essay?
    A summary of the reflection
    Background information on the topic
    A brief overview of the experience and its significance
    A thesis statement
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the main focus of the body paragraphs in a reflective essay?
    Explaining a process
    Analyzing and reflecting on the experience
    Providing supporting evidence
    Describing a scene or setting
    30s
  • Q6
    What should be included in the conclusion of a reflective essay?
    New information or ideas
    A call to action
    A summary of the main points and a final reflection on the experience
    A personal opinion
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the difference between a reflective essay and a personal narrative?
    A reflective essay is shorter than a personal narrative
    A reflective essay focuses on analyzing and reflecting on a personal experience, while a personal narrative focuses on telling a story.
    A reflective essay has more descriptive language than a personal narrative
    A reflective essay includes more characters than a personal narrative
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the benefit of writing a reflective essay?
    To persuade the reader to agree with the author's opinion
    To entertain the reader
    To gain insight and understanding of oneself and the experience
    To summarize factual information
    30s
  • Q9
    What should be avoided in a reflective essay?
    Focusing only on the positive aspects of the experience
    Being overly emotional or biased
    Including too many descriptive details
    Using complex vocabulary and sentence structures
    30s

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