Persuasive Writing Quiz

What is persuasive writing?

• A type of writing that tells a story.

• A type of writing that is used to explain or give information.

• A type of writing that is used to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that it paints a picture in the reader's mind.

• A type of writing that is used to convince others to believe in an idea/opinion or to take an action.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

All of the following are reasons people use persuasive writing except?

• To convince others to adopt a certain point of view

• To convince others to accept that the writer's position as valid

• To convince others to take some action.

• To tell a story.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing?

• A short story entitled "My Life as a Pet"

• A political campaign speech

• The autobiography of Nelson Mandela

• An essay on the causes of water pollution

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

Where can you find examples of persuasive writing?

• News reports

• Social Media

• Letters

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

Persuasive devices are important tools which we can use to convince others to agree with our viewpoint.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is emotive language?

• The repetition of the same or similar kinds of sounds at the beginning of stressed syllables.

• Using words to make the reader feel certain emotions such as sadness or excitement.

• Words such as 'you', 'our', 'we', that are used to make the readers feel that you are speaking directly to them.

• When words are repeated in order to make a strong impact on the reader.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

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

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is NOT a transition?

• First,

• In addition,

• After,

• In conclusion,

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5