Understanding Argumentative Writing

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7th Grade

10 Qs

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Understanding Argumentative Writing

Understanding Argumentative Writing

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.10, RI.11-12.5, RI.6.8

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lexi Murry

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "logos" refer to in argumentative writing?

An appeal to emotion

An appeal to ethics

An appeal to logic and reason

An appeal to authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which element of persuasive writing is primarily concerned with the credibility of the speaker or writer?

Pathos

Ethos

Logos

Appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterargument in argumentative writing?

A supporting argument for the main thesis

An argument opposing the main thesis

The conclusion of an argument

A summary of the argument

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "pathos" appeal to in persuasive writing?

Logic

Ethics

Emotion

Authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of an editorial?

To report news without bias

To present a counterargument

To persuade readers about a particular viewpoint

To provide entertainment to readers

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines "thesis" in the context of argumentative writing?

A question that the writer aims to answer

A brief summary of the argument

The main argument or position of the writer

A detailed outline of the argument

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes a story "newsworthy"?

Its ability to entertain a wide audience

Its relevance and importance to the public

The number of sources cited

Its length and complexity

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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