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WorksheetsExpository or Persuasive
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Key words to identify persuasive writing include all but the following:
a)
argue
b)
defend
c)
explain
d)
convince
2.
Where is one place in the world you would like to visit? Explain why you would want to visit this place, and what you would want to do or see once you arrive. Include specific details and examples in your response.
What is the KEY word?
What is the KEY word?
a)
Explain
b)
include
c)
specific
d)
details
3.
Where is one place in the world you would like to visit? Explain why you would want to visit this place, and what you would want to do or see once you arrive. Include specific details and examples in your response.
a)
Expository
b)
Persuasive
4.
People sometimes say that failure can eventually lead to success. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific examples to convince others to support your position.
a)
Expository
b)
Persuasive
5.
People sometimes say that failure can eventually lead to success. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific examples to convince others to support your position.
What is the KEY word?
What is the KEY word?
a)
agree
b)
disagree
c)
examples
d)
convince
6.
Everyone has a talent or skill. Identify a talent or skill you have, and explain how you develop and use it. Use specific details and examples in your response.
a)
Persuasive
b)
Expository
7.
Everyone has a talent or skill. Identify a talent or skill you have, and explain how you develop and use it. Use specific details and examples in your response.
What is the KEY word?
What is the KEY word?
a)
Identify
b)
Explain
c)
specific
d)
examples
8.
All of the following are key words for Expository prompts EXCEPT:
a)
tell
b)
argue
c)
explain
d)
describe
9.
Many schools have partnerships with local companies and organizations that allow students to explore certain professions. Write a letter to the manager of a local workplace that performs the type of work you would like to pursue. Convince the employer to allow you to visit. Include details about why you chose that workplace and the specific job.
a)
Expository
b)
Persuasive
10.
How would this essay begin?
Many schools have partnerships with local companies and organizations that allow students to explore certain professions. Write a letter to the manager of a local workplace that performs the type of work you would like to pursue. Convince the employer to allow you to visit. Include details about why you chose that workplace and the specific job.
Many schools have partnerships with local companies and organizations that allow students to explore certain professions. Write a letter to the manager of a local workplace that performs the type of work you would like to pursue. Convince the employer to allow you to visit. Include details about why you chose that workplace and the specific job.
a)
Normal introduction
b)
Dear employer
c)
To whom it may concern:
d)
Dear Manager,
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