Persuasion vs Argument

Persuasion vs Argument

5th - 8th Grade

20 Qs

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Persuasion vs Argument

Persuasion vs Argument

Assessment

Quiz

English

5th - 8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.8.5, RL.11-12.6, RI.6.8

+12

Standards-aligned

Created by

Trevlin Bridgeman

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the GOAL of PERSUASIVE writing?

to get reader to agree with you

to share something with someone

to inform the reader about something important

to entertain the reader

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What TECHNIQUES does an author use for persuasive writing?

They ONLY use facts

They blend facts with emotional appeal and use opinions

They only use pictures

The use images and dialogue bubbles to tell a story

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the GOAL of ARGUMENT writing?

to get reader to agree with you

to get reader to acknowledge that you may have a good point

to inform the reader about something important

to entertain the reader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What TECHNIQUES does an author use for argument writing?

use relevant reasons, credible facts and evidence

They blend facts with emotional appeal and use opinions

They only use pictures

The use images and dialogue bubbles to tell a story

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The viewpoint of a ARGUMENT piece is...

open-minded and shares a lot of other sides.

acknowledge and give credit to opposition and counter tactfully to show why your side is more worthy

entertaining and funny.

single-minded, it often presents one side only or quickly dismisses other opinions.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Factual statements that support the author’s claims are...

claim

evidence

reasoning

counterclaim

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

True or False: An argument is a position supported by reasons and evidence.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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