Mastering Argumentative Writing Skills

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9th Grade

10 Qs

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Mastering Argumentative Writing Skills

Mastering Argumentative Writing Skills

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of argumentative writing?

To summarize existing research on a subject.

To entertain the reader with a story.

To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.

To inform the reader about a topic.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify a key component of a strong thesis statement.

Use of complex jargon and terminology

Clarity of the main argument or claim

Vagueness in the argument

Lengthy explanations of the topic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

Question mark

Period

Comma

Exclamation mark

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Construct a complete sentence using the word 'because'.

I stayed home because it was raining.

They played games because it was fun.

I went outside because it was sunny.

She left early because she was tired.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary device is used when comparing two unlike things?

Personification

Metaphor

Allegory

Simile

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you improve the clarity of your writing?

Write in a stream-of-consciousness style

Focus on length rather than clarity

Use simple language, organize ideas logically, avoid jargon, revise for conciseness, and ensure clarity in sentences.

Use complex vocabulary to impress readers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Setting

Theme

Character Development

Plot

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