Argumentative writing - Language features

Argumentative writing - Language features

11th Grade

14 Qs

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Argumentative writing - Language features

Argumentative writing - Language features

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.8, RI.11-12.5, RI. 9-10.8

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Chew Chrisstina

Used 1+ times

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which section of an argumentative piece provides background information about the issue being discussed?

Issue/Background

Position/Proposed action

Points

Elaboration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language feature is used to interact with the audience by appealing to a shared belief or urging them to think about an issue?

Repetition of sentence patterns

Rhetorical questions

Modals

Imperatives

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using imperatives in an argumentative text?

To address opposing viewpoints

To encourage the audience to take action

To provide background information

To soften the tone of the argument

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase is often used to create a conversational tone in an argumentative text?

Therefore, it can be concluded

It is evident that

According to experts

Some may think likewise

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language feature is employed to make claims or conclusions less absolute by softening the language?

Repetition of sentence patterns

Modals

Connectors

Rhetorical questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an argumentative text, what section typically reinforces the speaker's or writer's position and key points?

Restatement of position and/or key points

Elaboration

Points

Issue/Background

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using connectors in an argumentative text?

To address opposing viewpoints

To interact with the audience

To moderate the point of view

To encourage the audience to take action

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