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WorksheetsAll About the Discursive Essay
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main objective of a discursive essay?
To express personal opinions
To present both sides of an argument
To provide examples and evidence
To use creative language
What should be included in the body paragraphs of a discursive essay?
Personal opinions
Examples, evidence, and an interim conclusion
Creative language
Introduction of the topic
Which tense should be used when writing a discursive essay?
Past tense
Present tense
Future tense
Conditional tense
Which two sets of language devices should be used in a discursive essay?
Metaphors and similes
Rhymes and onomatopoeia
Hyperbole and personification
Alliteration and repetition
Where should the writer express their personal point of view in a discursive essay?
In the introduction
In the body paragraphs
In the conclusion
Throughout the essay
What is the purpose of the introduction in a discursive essay?
To present the writer's point of view
To provide examples and evidence
To introduce the topic
To summarize the arguments
Which two choices should be included in the conclusion of a discursive essay?
Personal experiences
Summary of examples and evidence
Creative language
Final conclusion of the writer
What is the purpose of a discursive essay?
To argue for your claim, including interim counterclaims. It's all about one side and not the other.
To introduce the reader to a particular topic about which the reader knows little.
To show how well you communicate ideas to the reader so you can win a Golden Ticket.
To guide the reader through the evidence and analysis to reach a final conclusion based on the evidence presented.
Which of the following is not allowed in Room 702?
Feeling safe
Having fun
Growing your brain
Feeling that you do not matter
If you hand your work in on paper or online just one day late, what is the penalty in Room 702?
We all deserve that extra day, so none!
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