What is the purpose of an argument in persuasive writing?
Argumentative Vocab (first half)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To entertain the readers
To inform the readers
To persuade the readers
To confuse the readers
2.
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What is a thesis statement?
A statement that supports your claim
A statement that introduces a quote
A statement that comes from a reliable source
A statement that you are trying to get your readers to accept
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is evidence in persuasive writing?
Facts, statistics, or information that supports a claim or argument
Reasons, examples, or evidence that supports a claim
A statement that supports your claim
A statement that introduces a quote
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean for evidence to be credible?
The evidence comes from a reliable, unbiased source
The evidence is based on personal opinions
The evidence is supported by emotions
The evidence is based on fictional stories
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a citation used for in persuasive writing?
To introduce a quote
To put information into your own words
To confuse the readers
To tell readers where you got the information
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using a formal style in persuasive writing?
To entertain the readers
To inform the readers
To persuade the readers
To confuse the readers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim in argumentative writing?
A statement that supports your claim
A statement that introduces a quote
A statement that comes from a reliable source
A statement that you are arguing for and about
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