Persuasive Writing Quiz/Tyler

Which of these is a strong thesis statement for an essay arguing for the importance of recycling.

• Recycling is not really that important and doesn't make much of a difference.

• People should be free to choose whether or not they want to recycle, it shouldn't be mandatory.

• Recycling is essential for preserving the environment and conserving natural resources, and it should be a mandatory practice for everyone.

Which of these is a strong thesis statement for an essay arguing for the benefits of regular exercise.

• Exercise is a waste of time and does not provide any benefits

• Regular exercise has no impact on physical or mental health

• Regular exercise has numerous benefits for physical and mental health, including improved cardiovascular function, increased strength and flexibility, and reduced risk of chronic diseases.

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?  

• To inform
• To convince or persuade
• To entertain or tell a story
• To give directions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the sentence called that tells the main idea or point of view of the whole essay?

• Thesis
• Introduction
• Evidence
• A statement

What are the components of a persuasive essay?

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
• Introduction and Thesis, Main Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
• Beginning, Middle, End

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the absolute minimum number of  paragraphs a persuasive could be?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

Which two paragraphs are the most similar?

• Introduction and Body Paragraphs
  
• Conclusion and Body Paragraphs
• None of the paragraphs are similar.
• Introduction and Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?

• Grapes and popcorn
• Your opinion
• Reasons and evidence
• Details

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

True or False, You need to indent your body paragraphs or align everything to the left and skip a space between paragraphs.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

True or False, each body Paragraph is 5 sentences minimum

• True
• False