Mastering Persuasive Language

What is an argumentative text?

• A story written for entertainment.

• A text that presents a point of view and supports it with evidence.

• A historical document.

• A scientific report.

What does credibility refer to in the context of persuasive writing?

• The length of the text.

• The humor in the writing.

• The trustworthiness and reliability of the sources used.

• The number of arguments presented.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the author's purpose in a piece of writing?

• The main topic of the text.

• The location where the text was written.

• The reason why the author wrote the text.

• The time period in which the text was written.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In persuasive writing, what is a claim?

• A question posed by the author.

• A summary of the text.

• A statement that expresses the author's position.

• A description of a character.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of a closing argument?

• To introduce new evidence.

• To summarize the key points and reinforce the author's position.

• To ask the reader questions.

• To provide a detailed background.

What is a counterargument?

• An agreement with the author's claim.

• A secondary claim that supports the main claim.

• An argument that opposes the author's claim.

• The final paragraph of an essay.

Why is it important for an argumentative text to have credibility?

• To make the text longer.

• To ensure that the audience is entertained.

• To convince the audience that the arguments are based on reliable information.

• To use complex vocabulary.

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in an argumentative text?

• To narrate a personal experience.

• To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.

• To inform the reader about a neutral fact.

• To describe a setting in detail.

What role does a claim play in an argumentative text?

• It provides comic relief.

• It serves as the main argument that the author is trying to prove.

• It offers a detailed history of the topic.

• It distracts the reader from the main topic.

How should an author address a counterargument in their writing?

• By ignoring it completely.

• By acknowledging it and providing evidence to refute it.

• By changing the topic.

• By agreeing with it and changing their claim.