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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which informative writing technique gives information in chronological order?
Compare/Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem & Solution
Sequential
Which text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
Cause & Effect
Compare/Contrast
Sequential
Problem & Solution
If I want to show the differences and similarities between baseball and football, what text structure should I use?
Compare/Contrast
Problem & Solution
Cause & Effect
Description
What text structure would a Venn Diagram be useful?
Description
Compare/Contrast
Cause & Effect
Problem & Solution
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?
Description
Sequentia
Cause & Effect
Problem & Solution
In this type of argument, you use a definition as the starting point for making your case.
Proposal Argument
Rebuttal Argument
Definition Argument
Narrative Argument
In this type of argument, you make your case by telling a story with a clear point related to your argument.
Definition Argument
Narrative Argument
Rebuttal Argument
Proposal Argument
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.
Definition Argument
Rebuttal Argument
Proposal Argument
Evaluation Argument
It is a type of argument that focuses on presenting some kind of proposal as a solution to a problem.
Proposal Argument
Narrative Argument
Rebuttal Argument
Definition Argument
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”.
Narrative Argument
Causal Argument
Definition Argument
Evaluation Argument
What is an essay that intends to share new ideas? It must never express an opinion or try to convince others.
Narrative
Argumentative
Informative
Persuasive
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?
Persuasive
Argumentative
Narrative
Informative
What are some of the signal words used for problem & solution?
first, second, next, last, after, then
Consequently, therefore, as a result, reason why, because of
Similar, same, alike, both, as well as, unlike
For example, for instance, specifically, in particular, in addition
Which of the following is NOT part of writing informative, persuasive, and argumentative essay?
Body
Conclusion
Setting
Introduction
Should you include your personal opinion in an informative essay?
Turn it to an argument
No, stick with facts
Sure, share your feeling
Identify what persuasive writing technique used in this photo
Pathos
Ethos
Protos
Logos
Identify what persuasive writing technique was used in this photo.
Pathos
Protos
Ethos
Logos
“The child sleeps on an empty stomach.” What persuasive writing technique is used in the sentence?
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
Protos
“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?
Pathos
Logos
Protos
Ethos
“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?
Protos
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
