Persuasive Writing Quiz #1

In ______ _______, an author takes a position FOR or AGAINST an issue and writes to convince the reader to do or believe something.

• Informative writing

• Persuasive/Arguementative writing

• Narrative writing

• Short story

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

When is persuasive writing often used?

• Never

• ONLY in advertisements/commercials

• Both advertisements and essays

• ONLY in essays

In order to convince your reader or buyer, you need to backup your information with __________

• Facts

• Opinions

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

What is the FORMAT of a persuasive essay?

• 5 Body paragraphs, conclusion, introduction

• Conclusion, 3 body paragraphs, introduction

• Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion

• 3 body paragraphs, introduction, conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4

What part of your essay "tells the reader your topic or argument?"

• Conclusion

• Paragraph 2

• Evidence

• Thesis

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2A

What does each BODY PARAGRAPH in your essay consist of? (choose two)

• Information

• A reason for your argument

• A story

• A thesis statement

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2B

A good persuasive writer thinks of the other/opposite side called the _________.

• Opposite side

• Counter-argument

• Thesis

• Real argument

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

What is the job of your conclusion paragraph?

• To end your story

• Explain again what you want your readers to do or buy

• Introduce your topic for the first time

• Nothing

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2F

CCSS.W.8.3E

What does the "Call to Action" in an advertisement do?

• Tells the reader about the product

• Uses words/phrases to grab the reader's attention

• Directly tells the reader to do something

• Tells your reader the product's name

Which would be an example of a "call to action?"

• "Homework Do-inator 3000"

• "Stop what you are doing and go to the store now!"

• "It is unique, and unlike any other!"

• "For a limited time only!"