Mastering Persuasive Essay Writing
Authored by Yusuf Karriem
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a persuasive essay?
To entertain the reader with a story
To convince the reader to accept a particular point of view
To describe a process step by step
To compare and contrast two topics
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an essential component of a persuasive essay?
A list of unrelated facts
A clear thesis statement
A summary of a novel
A poem
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should the introduction of a persuasive essay include?
Only background information
The thesis statement and a hook to grab attention
Only the thesis statement
A detailed conclusion
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a thesis statement in a persuasive essay?
A question for the reader to answer
A statement that clearly expresses the writer’s main argument
A list of supporting details
A summary of the essay
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using evidence in a persuasive essay?
To make the essay longer
To support the writer’s argument and convince the reader
To confuse the reader
To introduce new topics
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a good source of evidence for a persuasive essay?
Statistics from reliable sources
Personal opinions without support
Expert quotes
Factual examples
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a counterargument in a persuasive essay?
An argument that supports your thesis
An argument that opposes your thesis
A summary of your main points
A conclusion
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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