Persuasive Writing Quiz

What is persuasive writing?

• A form of writing that aims to confuse the reader

• A form of writing that aims to inform the reader about a specific topic

• A form of writing that aims to entertain the reader

• A form of writing that aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular opinion or take a specific action.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a persuasive technique?

• Emotional appeals, logical reasoning, and the use of credible sources

• Humor, storytelling, and rhetorical questions

• Factual evidence, clear reasoning, and expert opinions

• Repetition, exaggeration, and personal attacks

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a persuasive thesis statement?

• A persuasive thesis statement is a statement that presents a clear argument or position and convinces the reader to agree with the writer's viewpoint.

• A persuasive thesis statement is a statement that is vague and does not clearly state the writer's position.

• A persuasive thesis statement is a statement that presents multiple arguments and allows the reader to choose their own viewpoint.

• A persuasive thesis statement is a statement that is based solely on personal opinion and does not provide any evidence or reasoning.

Which of the following is a persuasive essay structure?

• Title, introduction, conclusion

• Body paragraphs, conclusion, introduction

• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

• Conclusion, body paragraphs, introduction

What is the purpose of the introduction in a persuasive essay?

• To grab the reader's attention, provide background information, and present the thesis statement.

• To conclude the essay and leave a lasting impression.

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

• To provide evidence supporting the thesis statement.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive technique?

• Emotional appeals

• Neutral tone

• Factual evidence

• Logical reasoning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of the conclusion in a persuasive essay?

• To introduce new ideas that were not discussed in the essay

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

• To summarize the main points and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

• To provide a personal opinion that contradicts the main argument

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a persuasive technique?

• emotional appeal

• logical reasoning

• factual statement

• personal anecdote

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of body paragraphs in a persuasive essay?

• To introduce counterarguments

• To summarize the essay

• To provide background information

• To present and support the main arguments or points of view

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a persuasive writing tip?

• Use vague language and weak evidence to confuse the reader.

• Avoid using any evidence and rely solely on personal opinions.

• Use logical reasoning and avoid emotional language.

• Use emotional language and strong evidence to convince the reader.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5