Effective Writing Techniques and Strategies
Interactive Video
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Journalism
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Richard Gonzalez
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common issue with argumentative writing?
It is too short.
It is often too emotional.
It lacks enough facts.
It tends to be dry and fact-heavy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary job of newspapers according to the video?
To provide only good news.
To entertain and tell stories.
To avoid controversial topics.
To focus on numbers and statistics.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of newspapers in storytelling?
To focus only on good news.
To provide only factual information.
To entertain and engage readers.
To avoid any controversial topics.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do newspapers often avoid good news?
Good news is too complex.
Good news is not factual.
Good news is too controversial.
Good news doesn't sell well.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the concept of bad news be applied to argumentative essays?
By starting with a counter-argument.
By avoiding any bad news.
By ignoring the audience's emotions.
By focusing only on good news.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a counter-argument in an essay?
An argument that is irrelevant to the thesis.
An argument that supports the main thesis.
An argument that opposes the main thesis.
An argument that is not based on facts.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do journalists start with the counter-argument?
To confuse the reader.
To make the article longer.
To engage the reader with controversy.
To avoid controversy.
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