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Writing Techniques

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which informative writing technique gives information in chronological order?

a)

Compare/Contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Sequential

2.

Which text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Compare/Contrast

c)

Sequential

d)

Problem & Solution

3.

If I want to show the differences and similarities between baseball and football, what text structure should I use?

a)

Compare/Contrast

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Description

4.

What text structure would a Venn Diagram be useful?

a)

Description

b)

Compare/Contrast

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

5.

Coral snakes are distinguished by their red, yellow/white, and black colored banding. Most species of coral snakes are small in size. North American species average around 3 feet in length, but specimens of coral snakes can reach up to 5 feet. What type of text structure is the passage?

a)

Description

b)

Sequentia

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

6.

In this type of argument, you use a definition as the starting point for making your case.

a)

Proposal Argument

b)

Rebuttal Argument

c)

Definition Argument

d)

Narrative Argument

7.

In this type of argument, you make your case by telling a story with a clear point related to your argument.

a)

Definition Argument

b)

Narrative Argument

c)

Rebuttal Argument

d)

Proposal Argument

8.

You build your case around refuting an idea or ideas that have come before. In other words, your starting point is to challenge the ideas of the past.

a)

Definition Argument

b)

Rebuttal Argument

c)

Proposal Argument

d)

Evaluation Argument

9.

It is a type of argument that focuses on presenting some kind of proposal as a solution to a problem.

a)

Proposal Argument

b)

Narrative Argument

c)

Rebuttal Argument

d)

Definition Argument

10.

In this type of argument, you make an argument of something as “good” or “bad”, but you need to establish the criteria of “good” and “bad”.

a)

Narrative Argument

b)

Causal Argument

c)

Definition Argument

d)

Evaluation Argument

11.

What is an essay that intends to share new ideas? It must never express an opinion or try to convince others.

a)

Narrative

b)

Argumentative

c)

Informative

d)

Persuasive

12.

What is an essay that tries to change the reader’s mind by convincing him/her to agree with the writer’s point of view?

a)

Persuasive

b)

Argumentative

c)

Narrative

d)

Informative

13.

What are some of the signal words used for problem & solution?

a)

first, second, next, last, after, then

b)

Consequently, therefore, as a result, reason why, because of

c)

Similar, same, alike, both, as well as, unlike

d)

For example, for instance, specifically, in particular, in addition

14.

Which of the following is NOT part of writing informative, persuasive, and argumentative essay?

a)

Body

b)

Conclusion

c)

Setting

d)

Introduction

15.

Should you include your personal opinion in an informative essay?

a)

Turn it to an argument

b)

No, stick with facts

c)

Sure, share your feeling

16.

Identify what persuasive writing technique used in this photo

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Protos

d)

Logos

17.

Identify what persuasive writing technique was used in this photo.

a)

Pathos

b)

Protos

c)

Ethos

d)

Logos

18.

“The child sleeps on an empty stomach.” What persuasive writing technique is used in the sentence?

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

d)

Protos

19.

“It’s a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it ‘self-evident’. Why, then should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?"

What persuasive writing techniques is used in the sentence?

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Protos

d)

Ethos

20.

“As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.” What persuasive writing technique is used in the statement?

a)

Protos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Pathos