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1/27: Q's about Writing

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What word means:
The support or proof that backs up an idea,conclusion, or opinion.
a)
Claim
b)
Persuasive Writing
c)
Evidence
d)
Relevant
2.
A thesis statement is also known as an:
a)
Claim
b)
Controlling Idea
c)
Position
d)
All of the above.
3.
Your argument is made up of three parts:
Topic
Position
and ?
a)
reason 1, reason 2, reason 3
b)
anecdote, logical reason, ethical reason
c)
opinion 1, opinion 2, counterargument
d)
proof and counterargument
4.
What is the goal of persuasive writing?
a)
to inform your audience about a current event
b)
to convince your reader of your point of view on an issue
5.
What is the most important part of the introduction?
a)
hook
b)
thesis statement
c)
background information
d)
call to action
6.
What must the thesis and the whole essay include so that you can develop your paper?
a)
a counterargument
b)
hook
c)
supporting points
d)
great vocabulary
7.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
A general idea of what the essay is about
b)
A summary of the main idea
c)
A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
d)
A suggestion that you should read the essay
8.
In argumentative writing, a writer will present a/an ______________ which he/she will back up with evidence.
a)
statistic
b)
claim
c)
case study
d)
propaganda technique
9.

What words will be in a prompt if the essay is argumentative?

a)

Pick a position

b)

Explain

c)

Argue

d)

Convince

10.

Why is a topic sentence (1st sentence) in a body paragraph important?

a)

It provides evidence that supports the claim

b)

It helps elaborate the topic even further

c)

It concludes the paragraph and helps transition to the next

d)

It tells the reader what that entire paragraph is going to focus on

11.

A concluding sentence should...

a)

To summarize what you have said

b)

Add a final thought about the topic, and use it to transition the next topic.

c)

To tell the reader what you will be talking about

12.

How many paragraphs minimum should your Argumentative text based essay have?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

6

13.

A possible claim can be...

a)

Harriet Tubman

b)

Women on money

c)

Women should be on the face of money

d)

Women

14.
A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:
a)
teach you how to make or do something
b)
influence you to do or believe something
c)
inform you about historic or current events
d)
tell a story
15.
The first paragraph in persuasive writing is called
a)
an introduction
b)
the body
c)
reasons
d)
opinions
16.
Which statement bests supports cell phone use during the school day?
a)
Students can text friends during breaks.
b)
Cell phones are safe.
c)
Students can contact an adult or call 911 in an emergency.
d)
Students can take pictures with their phones.
17.
Which statement best supports the idea that nature should be conserved and protected?
a)
Nature provides opportunities to study and research.
b)
Nature is cool to look at.
c)
You can get nice pictures outside.
d)
There are many things you can do outside.
18.

Which is true about persuasive writing?

a)

It is an opinion writing.

b)

It is a type of writing that convinces the audience.

c)

It is a type of writing that persuades others to believe your point of view.

d)

All answers are correct.

19.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a persuasive essay?

a)

To present a broad topic

b)

To present the writer's opinion about a topic

c)

To make an announcement about something

d)

To introduce a statement of fact

20.

True or False. When responding to a prompt it is important to pick a side and stay on topic.

a)

True

b)

False

21.
True or False: A thesis statement should express what you believe and why you believe it.
a)
True
b)
False
22.

After you have determined the two sides of the topic, you should _______.

a)

Pick your point of view or decide which side to write about

b)

Write the body paragraphs

c)

Research information and relevant sources

d)

Visit the library to discuss resources with the librarian

23.

The part of the essay where you map-out what you will write about. This usually happens before the actual writing begins.

a)

Brainstorming

b)

Thesis Statement

c)

Rough Draft

d)

Introduction

24.

The _____________ ______________ of a body paragraph lets your reader know what that paragraph will be about

a)

Topic Sentence

b)

Background Information

c)

Thesis Statement

d)

Transition Sentence

25.

A ______________ is like a "bridge" from one paragraph to another. It lets your reader know that you are done talking about one point and moving onto another.

a)

Thesis

b)

Transition

c)

Topic Sentence

d)

Evidence

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