Persuasive Writing Quiz

What is a claim?

• an opinion that states something to be true

• a fact from multiple pieces of research

• a way to hook your reader

• a jury's statement

What is a thesis statement?

• a sentence that hooks the reader and it's the first sentence of the introduction

• a sentence that argues the other side's main claim or argument

• a sentence that states your main claim; it is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph

• a sentence that states your main claim; it is the first sentence of the introduction paragraph

Which of the following is NOT true of a topic sentence?

• First sentence of a body paragraph

• Summarizes the main point of the paragraph

• Has to hook the reader

• Includes the topic of the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following best supports a claim?

• Facts

• Opinions

• Counterclaims

• Relevant and credible facts

What does it mean to paraphrase?

• Summarize a fact in your own words

• Repeat a quote from research

• State your own opinion

• Plagiarism

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a counterclaim?

• The main argument

• An opposing argument that argues the opposite of the claim

• An argument that has lots of research and facts to support it

• An expert's opinion on a specific subject

What does author's tone mean?

• The type of sound that is made

• The facts that an author provides

• The author's attitude

• The way an author persuades the reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is NOT a transition?

• First,

• In addition,

• After,

• In conclusion,

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT part of an introduction paragraph?

• Hook

• Introduce the topic

• Thesis

• Counterclaim

Which of the following is NOT part of a conclusion paragraph?

• Restate the thesis

• Tell the reader what to do next

• Make the reader think or smile

• Counterclaim