Week 4 Vocabulary Quiz: Persuasive Writing

In persuasive writing, what is meant by the term "appeal"?

• A) The act of requesting a higher authority to reconsider a decision.

• B) The procedure involved in seeking employment.

• C) Having an attractive or compelling quality.

• D) Soliciting for something earnestly or with urgency.

Identify the sentence where "counterargument" is used correctly.

• A) The debate team prepared a strong counterargument to oppose the new policy proposal.

• B) After hearing the main points, she offered a counterargument that was based on personal experience.

• C) He was looking for a counterargument in the library to support his research paper.

• D) The recipe suggested adding a counterargument to enhance the flavor of the dish.

What is the definition of "argumentative"?

• A) The process of creating art.

• B) Having a strong desire to engage in arguments

• C) The act of meditating for inner peace.

• D) A method of cooking.

What is the primary purpose of an "editorial"?

• A) To provide an unbiased overview of recent news events.

• B) To offer a critical review of a book or film.

• C) To present the opinions or viewpoint of the editorial staff or publisher.

• D) To report on the latest scientific research and discoveries.

What is the definition of "newsworthy"?

• A) A characteristic of information that makes it important to be broadcasted in the news.

• B) A newsletter distributed by educational institutions.

• C) The material used for printing newspapers.

• D) The act of gathering information for news.

Identify the sentence where "thesis" is used correctly.

• A) The garden was decorated with colorful thesis for the spring festival.

• B) She spent all night working on her thesis about renewable energy sources.

• C) Can you pass me the thesis; I need to tighten this bolt.

• D) They served a delicious thesis at dinner last night.

Which of the following best describes the term "journalism"?

• A) The process of maintaining and updating a blog.

• B) The practice of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.

• C) The art of writing and publishing fiction.

• D) The study of diaries and personal writings through history.

An argument that appeals to the audience's emotions is known as a ___________ appeal.

Write a sentence that uses the word "appeal".

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Write a thesis answering the following question:

Why is it important to study for school?

Be sure to restate the question and list two reasons in your answer.

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