Persuasive Text Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive text?

• To inform the reader about a specific topic

• To persuade or convince others to accept a certain view or take a specific action

• To entertain the reader with a story or anecdote

• To provide a step-by-step guide on how to do something

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of the structure of persuasive texts?

• An introduction stating the claim

• Supporting paragraphs with reasons and evidence

• A conclusion that restates the claim and summarizes main points

• A detailed narrative providing character background

What should reasons and evidence in a persuasive text be?

• Contradictory and complex

• Clear, relevant, and sufficient to show why you should believe the author

• Based solely on opinions without any factual support

• Irrelevant to the claim being made

What can the inclusion of irrelevant evidence in a persuasive text lead to?

• Strengthening the author's position

• Distracting readers and weakening the effectiveness of the author's claim

• Providing a more entertaining read

• Making the text longer and more comprehensive

What is an example of relevant evidence to support the claim that watching educational programs can help children learn more about math and science concepts?

• A recent study showed that children who watched a specific educational show scored higher on a test of science concepts.

• Channel 123 offers six different educational programs for young children.

• Teenagers should limit the amount of time they spend watching television.

• All birds have feathers, and penguins are birds.

Which of the following is an example of irrelevant evidence?

• A recent study showed that children who watched a specific educational show scored higher on a test of science concepts.

• Channel 123 offers six different educational programs for young children.

• Watching too much television can affect a student’s school performance.

• Several studies have shown that students who watch more than two hours of television a day have lower grade-point averages than those who spend less time watching television.

What type of reasoning begins with a general idea and then specific facts, and argues that if the first statement is true, the second must also be true?

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Abductive

• Reductive

Which type of reasoning is characterized by starting with a specific observation and drawing a general conclusion?

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Abductive

• Reductive

What type of reasoning begins with a specific pattern or trend and makes a general statement based on the pattern?

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Abductive

• Reductive

According to the text, what should an author do to improve an argument that uses inductive or abductive reasoning?

• Limit the amount of television teenagers watch.

• Add more evidence to support the claim.

• Use only one example to support the claim.

• Focus on the number of educational programs offered.