What is the main purpose of argumentative writing?
Mastering Argumentative Writing Skills

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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