Persuasive and Argumentative Writing IGCSE Quiz

How can effective use of evidence and examples strengthen a persuasive essay?

• It can strengthen the persuasive essay by adding irrelevant information and examples.

• It can strengthen the persuasive essay by making the arguments more confusing and unclear.

• It can strengthen the persuasive essay by making the arguments weaker and less convincing.

• It can strengthen the persuasive essay by providing credibility and support to the arguments.

What are the key components of an introduction in a persuasive essay?

• Anecdotes, statistics, and quotes

• Conclusion, evidence, and analysis

• A hook, background information, and a thesis statement.

• Body paragraphs, counterarguments, and rebuttals

How can a writer effectively address counterarguments in a persuasive essay?

• By using evidence to refute the counterargument and ignoring the opposing viewpoint.

• By acknowledging the opposing viewpoint, providing evidence to refute the counterargument, and reinforcing their own argument with strong evidence and reasoning.

• By avoiding addressing the counterargument altogether

• By ignoring the opposing viewpoint and only focusing on their own argument

How can a writer create a sense of urgency in a persuasive essay?

• By emphasizing the lack of urgency and need for action

• By using strong and compelling language, presenting alarming statistics or facts, and emphasizing the immediate need for action.

• By using passive and unconvincing language

• By presenting outdated and irrelevant statistics

The writer aims to get the reader to agree with their perspective.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Opinions are blended with emotional appeals with some facts sprinkled in, all in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

What is the goal of argumentative writing?

• To get the reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic.

• To get the reader to acknowledge that your point of view is okay.

• To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point.

• To get the reader to agree with you and your opponent.

Evidence for an argumentative essay can be

• How the author feels about a topic

• Facts, statistics, or text evidence

• The author's opinions

In argumentative style writing you support your opinions with what?

• Opinions

• Reasoning and Facts

• Evidence from the text

• Facts only

Always use supporting details when constructing any essay or writing?

• TRUE

• FALSE