1. Which sentence best describes the purpose of a historical essay’s conclusion?

to persuade the reader to view the event differently

to describe the historical event in detail

to make judgments about the present based on the past

to explain the significance of the historical event or issue

2. What is one purpose for writing nonfiction text about historical events and issues?

Nonfiction histories are more widely read than fictional narratives.

Nonfiction texts about history cause readers to doubt historical events.

Describing and analyzing history helps us learn from the past.

History texts can predict future occurrences with great accuracy.

3. What organizational pattern is most appropriate for writing about history?

compare and contrast

cause and effect

chronological order

problem/solution

4. What is the most appropriate point of view for narrating or describing a historical event?

third-person point of view

first-person point of view

shifting points of view

second-person point of view

5.
Which skill is most useful when writing expository texts about historical events?

gathering material from primary and/or secondary sources

taking a stand on an issue related to the historical event

comparing and contrasting beliefs of the past and present

using the first-person point of view to sound like an authority

1 answer

  1. The sentence that best describes the purpose of a historical essay’s conclusion is: to explain the significance of the historical event or issue.

  2. One purpose for writing nonfiction text about historical events and issues is: Describing and analyzing history helps us learn from the past.

  3. The organizational pattern that is most appropriate for writing about history is: chronological order.

  4. The most appropriate point of view for narrating or describing a historical event is: third-person point of view.

  5. The skill that is most useful when writing expository texts about historical events is: gathering material from primary and/or secondary sources.