Argumentative Text Quiz

What is the purpose of Argumentative Texts?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To inform

• To analyze

What are the elements of an Argumentative Text?

• Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis, Conclusion

• Introduction, Conflict, Climax, Resolution

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion, References

• Claim, Reasons, Evidence, Conclusion

Which persuasive technique appeals to the audience by using logic and reason?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

What is the purpose of Ethos in persuasive writing?

• To evoke an emotional response

• To appeal to the audience's sense of morality

• To provide logical reasoning

• To establish credibility and trustworthiness

What is the goal of providing a counterclaim in an argumentative text?

• To confuse the audience

• To dismiss opposing viewpoints

• To address an opposing viewpoint

• To strengthen the author's position

Which rhetorical appeal uses personal stories and beliefs to evoke emotions?

• Kairos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

What is the persuasive effect of using Ethos in writing?

• Demonstrates the author's reliability and competence

• Elicits a rational, reasonable response

• Evokes an emotional response

• Shows respect for the audience's ideas

What is the author's purpose in including particular details, features, or devices in a work?

• To entertain the audience

• To confuse the audience

• To inform the audience

• To persuade the audience

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What is the persuasive effect of using Pathos in writing?

• Demonstrates the author's reliability and competence

• Evokes an emotional response

• Shows respect for the audience's ideas

• Elicits a rational, reasonable response

What is the purpose of a convincing conclusion in an argumentative text?

• To confuse the audience

• To provide a call to action

• To dismiss opposing viewpoints

• To lead to a better understanding of the issue at hand