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All About the Discursive Essay

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main objective of a discursive essay?

a)

To express personal opinions

b)

To present both sides of an argument

c)

To provide examples and evidence

d)

To use creative language

2.

What should be included in the body paragraphs of a discursive essay?

a)

Personal opinions

b)

Examples, evidence, and an interim conclusion

c)

Creative language

d)

Introduction of the topic

3.

Which tense should be used when writing a discursive essay?

a)

Past tense

b)

Present tense

c)

Future tense

d)

Conditional tense

4.

Which two sets of language devices should be used in a discursive essay?

a)

Metaphors and similes

b)

Rhymes and onomatopoeia

c)

Hyperbole and personification

d)

Alliteration and repetition

5.

Where should the writer express their personal point of view in a discursive essay?

a)

In the introduction

b)

In the body paragraphs

c)

In the conclusion

d)

Throughout the essay

6.

What is the purpose of the introduction in a discursive essay?

a)

To present the writer's point of view

b)

To provide examples and evidence

c)

To introduce the topic

d)

To summarize the arguments

7.

Which two choices should be included in the conclusion of a discursive essay?

a)

Personal experiences

b)

Summary of examples and evidence

c)

Creative language

d)

Final conclusion of the writer

8.

What is the purpose of a discursive essay?

a)

To argue for your claim, including interim counterclaims. It's all about one side and not the other.

b)

To introduce the reader to a particular topic about which the reader knows little.

c)

To show how well you communicate ideas to the reader so you can win a Golden Ticket.

d)

To guide the reader through the evidence and analysis to reach a final conclusion based on the evidence presented.

9.

Which of the following is not allowed in Room 702?

a)

Feeling safe

b)

Having fun

c)

Growing your brain

d)

Feeling that you do not matter

10.

If you hand your work in on paper or online just one day late, what is the penalty in Room 702?

a)

We all deserve that extra day, so none!

b)

10%

c)

50%

d)

30%