Discursive Essay_Quiz

Which of the following is not part of the introduction of a discursive essay?

• Stand

• Hook

• Thesis statement

• Background Information

• Definition of key terms

A stand is required when writing discursive essays.

• True

• False

How many points are you supposed to present in your thesis statement?

(eg. I agree that the death penalty should be allowed because...)

What is the 4-letter acronym that you can use when writing examples?

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does S A F E stand for?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the structure of a body paragraph in a discursive essay?

What are some ways to draw your readers' attention in your introduction (hook)?

• Use "imagine"

• Use a shocking statement/ statistic

• Use rhetorical question

• Use quotes from famous people

When you see an essay question, the first step is to start writing.

• True

• False

What are the keywords to the following question:
"What are some ways to lead a healthy lifestyle?"

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What are the keywords to the following question:

"what are the pros and cons to travelling alone?"

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1