Persuasive Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?  

• To inform
• To convince or persuade
• To entertain or tell a story
• To give directions

What is the sentence called that tells the main idea or point of view of the whole essay?

• Thesis
• Introduction
• Evidence
• A statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

What are the components of a persuasive essay?

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
• Introduction and Thesis, Main Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
• Beginning, Middle, End

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1E

What is the absolute minimum number of  paragraphs a persuasive could be?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which two paragraphs are the most similar?

• Introduction and Body Paragraphs
  
• Conclusion and Body Paragraphs
• None of the paragraphs are similar.
• Introduction and Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?

• Grapes and popcorn
• Your opinion
• Reasons and evidence
• Details

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

True or False, You need to indent your body paragraphs.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4

True or False, each body Paragraph is 5 sentences minimum

• True
• False

When should you use brainstorm and make a plan before you write?

• Only when I have time
• When its a fun topic
• All the time
• Never, it takes to long

Which option is not an element of a strong persuasive essay?

• Clear, well-written introduction with a thesis and reasons to support it
• A minimum of two pieces of evidence/facts to support each reason
• Extra stories that you enjoy about your topic
• Organized paragraphs that connect with useful transitions