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Worksheets2nd monthly Celebration
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 11mins
Pathos is an appeal to:
Logic
Truth
Common sense
Emotion
Ethos is an appeal to:
the credibility of data or statistics
the credibility of the author or expert
the credibility of money
the credibility of logic
Logos is an appeal to:
A symbol
Onomatopoeia
The king
Logic
Select all that are examples of a credible source:
Youtube
Academic Databases
Blogs
Government Websites
Introduction paragraphs do NOT include:
A topic sentence
Supporting details
Thesis Statement
A hook/attention grabber
When an author makes a claim, they need to (check all that apply):
Provide Supporting details
State their thesis
Use of credible sources
Add irrelevant information
A counterargument:
Refutes an opposing view
Shows the authors intelligence
Gives weight to the authors argument
Is a part of the introduction
A persuasive essay:
Tells a story
Describes an event
Convinces an audience to do something
Explains the cause and effect of something
This sentence engages the reader's attention and inspires them to keep reading.
Thesis
Connecting Sentence
Hook
Call to action
Without this sentence, you do not have an essay; it is what you are trying to prove in your body paragraphs.
Thesis
Hook
Details
Restated thesis
What is the purpose of providing counter-arguments in a persuasive essay?
To confuse the reader
To avoid supporting the main argument
To make the essay longer
To show both sides of the issue
What is the purpose of a call to action in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
To provide a counter-argument
To introduce a new argument
To summarize the main points
To challenge the reader to take action
What should be included in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
New evidence
Restated thesis and a call to action
The opposing side's viewpoint
A question for the reader
Which of the following appeals to logic (logos)?
A story about personal experience
A list of statistical evidence
Using highly emotional language
A quote from a celebrity
What does it mean to “refute” a counterargument?
To accept it as true
To ignore it
To disprove or challenge it
To include it in your conclusion
Which of the following is an example of an ethical appeal (ethos)?
Referring to credible sources
Using emotional stories
Providing statistical data
Asking rhetorical questions
The most common type of organization used in a persuasive essay is chronological order.
True
False
How many paragraphs does a standard essay have?
two
three
four
five
What is a good tool to help you get started with your essay?
Outline
Stare at the wall
Instantly feel overwhelmed and raise your hand to ask what to do
Copy what your friend is doing
Phillips head screwdriver
True or False: Google and Wikipedia are excellent sources to put in your works cited list.
True
False
What is the correct spacing for your text?
Single
1.25"
1.5"
Double
Which in text citation is correct?
"Here's a direct quote" (Smith 8).
"Here's a direct quote" (Smith,8).
"Here's a direct quote (Smith 8)"
"Here's a direct quote." (Smith,8)
