WorksheetsWriting Techniques in Informative, Persuasive and Argumentative
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
1. Hey Avery! Can you guess what type of writing aims to educate readers about a particular topic, object, person, event, or phenomenon? Let's see if you can get it right!
Informative
Persuasive
Argumentative
2. Imagine Lily and Michael are having a friendly debate! The goal is to get the reader to recognize that the writer’s perspective is not just valid but also deserves a spot in the conversation as another point of view. What type of writing are they engaging in?
Persuasive
Argumentative
Informative
3. Imagine Aria and Charlotte are having a debate! This question is all about trying to change the reader’s mind by convincing them to agree with the writer’s point of view on a certain issue. What type of writing are they using?
Persuasive
Informative
Argumentative
4. Imagine Henry and Aria are having a debate! What type of writing aims to get the reader to agree with the writer’s point of view on a particular topic?
Informative
Persuasive
Argumentative
5. Benjamin, James, and Kai are debating which type of writing relies on logical reasons that are all substantiated by facts, data, expert quotes, and evidence. What do you think they are discussing?
Argumentative
Persuasive
Informative
6. Hey Ethan, Abigail, and Elijah! Which type of writing relies almost solely on opinions and feelings?
Persuasive
Argumentative
Informative
7. Which type of writing, like a heartfelt letter from Liam to Sophia, appeals more to the reader’s emotions rather than the mind?
Informative
Argumentative
Persuasive
8. Imagine Arjun and William are debating! The writer should be aware of both the pros and cons, and should try to discredit the opposing view by using solid evidence. What type of writing are they engaging in?
Informative
Argumentative
Persuasive
9. Imagine James, Mason, and Maya are discussing how a writer can share information with the public. Which type of writing do they agree delivers the message without bias or opinion?
Informative
Argumentative
Persuasive
10. Hey Isla, Anika, and Aiden! Let's dive into the world of Informative Essays! They can serve many purposes, but which of the following is NOT one of them?
define a term
compare and contrast something
offer an opinion
provide a how-to
11. Hey there, Samuel, Charlotte, and Abigail! Which of the following is a key characteristic of an Informative Essay?
It introduces a clearly stated topic.
It contains a rebuttal to defend the writer’s position.
It contains humorous lines to entertain the reader.
It contains poetic lines from the imagination of the author.
12. Hey Rohan and Sophia! Let's dive into the world of writing. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Persuasive Essay?
It does not offer an opinion but strives to educate readers about a person, place, thing, event, or idea.
It is based on the writer’s personal conviction that his way of thinking is the best.
It acknowledges opposing views.
It provides new information that the readers still don’t know about.
13. Hey Scarlett, Elijah, and Daniel! Can you guess what the main characteristic of an Informative Essay is?
It persuades the reader to subscribe to the writer's idea.
It argues that one idea or opinion is better than the other.
It educates the reader about a particular topic.
It entertains the reader through its creative language.
14. Hey Aria, Luna, and Zoe! Let's dive into the world of Persuasive Essays. Which of the following statements best describes the audience of a Persuasive Essay?
It has an intended audience to address the writer’s request or need.
It does not need an intended audience because the writer is satisfied with simply “putting the truth out there.”
It caters to the interest of everyone.
It does not need an audience as it is only exclusive to the writer.
15. Hey there, Benjamin! Which of the following statements is TRUE about an Argumentative Essay?
The audience agrees with the writer because of strong emotional appeals.
The audience agrees with the writer because of the strong logical appeals.
It appeals more to the reader’s emotions rather than the mind.
It provides new information that the readers still don’t know about.
16. Hey there, students! If Henry, Priya, and Benjamin were to write an Informative Essay, which of the following elements would NOT be included in their masterpiece?
examples
counterargument
facts
statistics
17. Aria and Abigail are on a mission to write an informative text. To succeed, they have to be ______ and precise.
emotion
loving
accurate
caring
18. Hey Grace, when you're crafting a persuasive text, which form of the verb should you use to really rally your readers behind your cause?
This will encourage them to support your stand!
declarative
imperative
persuasive
interrogative
19. Benjamin and Zoe are debating in class! To sway the audience, what should they do? They should intentionally present only ___ side of the arguments.
other
two
all
one
20. Hey Nora, Anika, and Mia! What writing technique refers to a short account or story of a real incident that supports an argument?
analysis
analogy
anecdote
statistics
