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Persuasive Essay Quiz

Authored by Petra Smith

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

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Persuasive Essay Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?

To entertain

To inform

To convince

To describe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines a counterargument?

Supporting evidence for your claim

An opposing viewpoint to your argument

A personal opinion without evidence

An unrelated opinion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the thesis statement in a persuasive essay?

A brief introduction to the essay

A claim that outlines your argument

A quote from a source

A concluding statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is NOT a persuasive technique?

Emotional appeal

Logical reasoning

Loaded language

Descriptive imagery

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be included in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?

New evidence

Restated thesis and a call to action

The opposing side's viewpoint

A question for the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following appeals to logic (logos)?

A story about personal experience

A list of statistical evidence

Using highly emotional language

A quote from a celebrity

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using transitions in a persuasive essay?

To confuse the reader

To introduce new arguments

To make the essay flow smoothly

To repeat the same point

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

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