Quiz Period 8

Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between an argumentative essay and a persuasive essay?

• a) An argumentative essay is designed to convince the reader to take a specific action, while a persuasive essay is designed to present an argument in a clear and logical way.

• b) An argumentative essay is focused on presenting evidence and supporting a claim, while a persuasive essay is focused on using emotional appeals to sway the reader.

• c) An argumentative essay is designed to present both sides of an issue, while a persuasive essay is designed to present only one side.

• d) There is no difference between an argumentative essay and a persuasive essay.

Answer using RACE: In the following sentence, "I went to the store, and bought some milk", why is the comma after "store" incorrect, and what should be used instead? Provide an example of a sentence that uses a comma correctly in a similar situation.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• a. To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• b. To persuade the reader to agree with the writer's viewpoint.

• c. To summarize a text.

• d. To entertain the reader.

What is the purpose of an informational essay?

• a. To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• b. To persuade the reader to agree with the writer's viewpoint.

• c. To summarize a text.

• d. To entertain the reader.

What are the key elements of an argumentative essay?

• a. Thesis, argument, statement, evidence, and conclusion.

• b. Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

• c. Conclusion, summary, and personal opinions.

• d. All of the above.

5. Which of the following is an example of using a comma correctly?

• a. The dog barked, and ran away.

• b. The cat, chased the mouse.

• c. The bird flew away, it was scared of the cat.

• d. The horse galloped, the cow mooed.

Which of the following is an example of using a fanboy correctly?

• a. The sun was setting; the sky was beautiful.

• b. I went to the store, and bought some milk.

• c. The movie was boring; however, the soundtrack was good.

• d. It was raining outside, so I stayed indoors.

Write a thesis for according to the following prompt: Argue your opinion about whether homeschooling or traditional schooling is a better option for children.

Which of the following is an example of using a semicolon correctly?

• a. John likes pizza, Mary likes sushi.

• b. I studied all night for the exam, but I still failed.

• c. Sarah is going to the beach; she forgot her sunscreen.

• d. The dog barked; the cat ran away.