Writing Quiz 7th Grade

A statement that is supported by evidence.

• argument

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• example

A particular way of considering a situation.

• sample

• example

• point of view

• transition

People use persuasive language to ____________.

• convince someone to act or agree

• paint a picture with words

• teach someone how to do something

• encourage someone who is feeling down

After reading a strong persuasive message, a person would most likely _________________.

• learn how to do something

• feel happy

• start to cry

• agree with the message

Which of these statements would be the weakest argument to persuade your parents to let you see a movie:

• It is not a school night.

• The movie is a little violent.

• You saved up your allowance so you could buy the ticket for yourself.

• You have a ride to and from the movie theater with a friend's parents.

Lisa is giving a speech about why students should have class pets. What should she do to persuade her audience?

• tell her audience the story of how her cat died

• keep repeating the same thing until everyone agrees

• tell her audience that she is a really good student, so they should agree with her

• give specific examples of pets that are clean and easy to take care of

What would be a good counterargument for the following claim?

Participating in sports helps kids learn life skills like cooperation.

• Someone could argue that sports are dangerous and lead to injuries.

• Someone could argue that sports are fun for everybody.

• Someone could argue that football is the best sport to play.

• Someone could argue that baseball is the best sport to play.

Choose the correct transition to use in the sentence below:

Ms. Martin gave a quiz on Wednesday morning. ________ she graded it Wednesday afternoon.

• Finally

• Similarly

• Truly

• Then

Choose the correct transition for the sentence below:

I could really go for some Italian food for dinner. __________________, Chinese food would be great too.

• On the other hand,

• So,

• Moreover,

• In sum,

_______________, Dana painted her room. Then, she bought a new bedroom set.

• Specifically,

• Truly,

• So,

• First,