Opinion Article Quiz

What are the three main purposes of writing?

• To inform
• To persuade
• To entertain
• To mislead
• To suppress

What are the characteristics of "strong" writing?

• specific and identifiable purpose
• mixed or combined purpose
• unclear and indeterminable purpose

What are the characteristics of "informational" writing?

• informative and fact based, multiple perspectives and expert sources, no personal opinion
• informed perspective, includes fact-based arguments, focuses on one point of view, attempts to convince readers of the author's opinion
• tends toward a narrative style, fun or emotional, intended for enjoyment

What are the characteristics of "news" writing?

• fact-based
• multiple perspectives
• expert sources
• resource to learn about a topic
• allows people to make up their own mind

What are the characteristics of "persuasive" writing?

• informative and fact based, multiple perspectives and expert sources, no personal opinion
• informed perspective, includes fact-based arguments, focuses on one point of view, attempts to convince readers of the author's opinion
• tends toward a narrative style, fun or emotional, intended for enjoyment

What are the characteristics of "entertainment" writing?

• informative and fact based, multiple perspectives and expert sources, no personal opinion
• informed perspective, includes fact-based arguments, focuses on one point of view, attempts to convince readers of the author's opinion
• tends toward a narrative style, fun or emotional, intended for enjoyment

What is the strength of "combined or mixed purpose" writing?

• it can be more effective at getting a point across
• it can be more difficult to know how seriously to take the facts
• it allows the facts to be spun to better suit the narrative
• it creates more engagement and entertainment for the reader

What is still necessary for readers to be able to identify in combined and mixed purpose writing?

• the writer's focus or main purpose
• the facts
• the opinion
• the entertainment

Which of the following definitions best explains the "editorial" type of opinion writing?

• typically the point of view of several people, reflects the opinion and official stance of the newspaper as a whole
• opinion story that evaluates an event, product, or service, rather than taking a stand on an issue
• opinion story whose topic is chosen by the writer, and reflects the opinion of the writer

Which of the following are true about the "editorial" category of opinion writing?

• chosen by publisher, editorial board, or leaders of the newspaper
• writers are sometimes required to write things they don't personally agree with
• these are unsigned because they reflect the opinion or position of the newspaper as a whole
• the authors develop credibility with their audiences by writing consistently about a niche topic
• these are signed and often include a photograph of the author