Discursive Writing Quiz 2

Which type of discursive essay focuses on expressing your personal opinion on a topic and providing arguments and evidence to support it?

• Narrative essay
• Descriptive essay
• Opinion-based essay

• Argumentative essay

In an opinion-based discursive essay, it is important to: .....................

• Present a balanced view and consider opposing arguments

• Propose viable solutions to a problem

• Provide evidence for both sides of an argument

• Discuss the causes and effects of a problem

Which type of discursive essay requires critical thinking and thorough analysis of a problem?

• Problem-solution essay

• Opinion-based essay

• Narrative essay
• Argumentative essay

When writing a discursive essay, it is crucial to maintain a/an:

• Subjective and informal tone

• Biased perspective
• Subjective perspective
• Objective and formal tone

How should you support your arguments in a discursive essay?

• By making unsupported claims and generalizations
• By using emotional language and personal anecdotes
• By ignoring counterarguments and opposing viewpoints
• By providing evidence, examples, and logical reasoning

What should you do before submitting your discursive essay?

• Change the topic
• Submit without proofreading
• Delete the entire essay
• Proofread it for grammar and spelling errors

Discursive writing encourages:

• Critical thinking and analysis
• Accepting information without question
• Memorization and repetition
• Avoiding deep thought and analysis

By mastering the art of writing a discursive essay, students develop valuable skills that will benefit them in their:

• financial and investment strategies
• athletic and recreational activities
• academic and professional lives
• personal and social lives

Which type of discursive essay presents two opposing views on a topic and argues for one side while refuting the other?

• Narrative essay
• Argumentative essay
• Descriptive essay
• Expository essay

What should you use when writing a discursive essay to ensure clear and concise language?

• Slang and colloquial language
• Run-on sentences
• Abbreviations and acronyms
• Formal language