6-7 Pre-assessment Term 4

The function of persuasive text is to...

• To inform something readers

• To convince something to readers

• To describe something to readers

• To explain something to readers

An affirmative is someone who against the idea/opinion while an opponent is someone who agrees with the idea/opinion.

• True

• False

In a persuasive text, a writer should decide his/her stance towards a subject. What is the meaning of "stance" in this context?

Name the 3 pillars of persuasion that you have known.

Arguments in a persuasive text which are built based on logic are called...

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Arguments in a persuasive text which are generated to influence people's feelings are called...

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Arguments in a persuasive text which show a credibility or trustworthy of the source's reputation are called...

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Which of these sentences are the examples of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos?

• Sentence 1: Ethos

  Sentence 2: Logos

  Sentence 3: Pathos

• Sentence 1: Pathos

  Sentence 2: Ethos

  Sentence 3: Logos

• Sentence 1: Pathos

  Sentence 2: Logos

  Sentence 3: Ethos

• Sentence 1: Logos

  Sentence 2: Pathos

  Sentence 3: Ethos

What is a counter-argument and how does it differ from an argument?

Read this text.

As we’ve learned throughout this pandemic, the most common way COVID-19 spreads is through person-to-person contact. When an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, they produce respiratory droplets that can travel about six feet and can land in the mouths or noses of those nearby. COVID-19 can also be spread by people who don’t know they have the virus since they aren’t experiencing any symptoms. The COVID-19 cases in Michigan are extremely high right now and the Omicron variant appears to spread more readily. It is critical to wear a mask in public right now to help prevent the spread. 

While wearing a mask may not keep you from getting COVID-19, it can help lower the odds. If you’re sick, a mask can help keep your germs from infecting others. If you’re healthy, a mask can help keep respiratory droplets from someone who is sick from landing in your nose and mouth. While we can’t quantify how effective it is to wear a mask, we do know it offers some protection while not wearing one offers none. Masks are the most protective when everyone is wearing them. The key tools that we have to prevent COVID are being fully vaccinated, including a booster dose when appropriate, masking and distancing. As Michigan sees record numbers of COVID-19 cases, these strategies are critical to preventing transmission. We are all in this together and wearing a mask helps protect you and everyone around you, especially those who are at the highest risk.

Question 1: What is the main idea of this text?

Question 2: How does the author develop his/her arguments from the text above?

Questions 3: What is the text structure of the text?