LONG QUIZ GRADE 10

Which type of writing aims to convince the readers to agree with the writer's opinion or perspective?

• Argumentative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Informative writing

• Persuasive writing

Which of the following statement best describe argumentative writing?

• It presents the writer's side of an issue and the evidence to prove his point.

• It uses emotive language to sway the readers.

• It usually ends with a call to action.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable evidence to prove one's point?

• opinion of random people

• research findings

• statement of researchers

• statistics

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

Besides knowledge about the topic, what is an important aspect to consider when writing a persuasive or an argument essay.

• length of the essay

• extensiveness of vocabulary

• knowing the target audience

• using all writing techniques

What persuasive writing technique uses an interrogative statement to emphasize the obvious and make the reader reflect about it?

• Appeal to authortiy

• Appeal to emotion

• Rhetorical question

• Bandwagon

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What technique aims to persuade the reader by telling that everybody else has accepted the idea that the majority is in favor of it?

• Bandwagon

• Appeal to emotion

• Appeal to authority

• Repitition

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which of the following is a thesis statement?

• An app or tablet can provide children with an alternate medium for education.

• Gifted children can also benefit from technology-based learning.

• The use of technology and screen time can be positive for children.

• Technology allows student to excel academically.

What is the purpose of counter argument in argument writing?

• It is primarily aimed at setting argumentative from persuasive writing.

• It is meant to make the essay longer and meet the word count.

• It provides the chance for the writers to acknowledge the loopholes of his own argument.

• It is intended to weaken the opposing arguments by presenting evidence that would invalidate their claims.

Which of the following is an example of a counterargument?

• The result of several studies shows that the result of corporal punishment is harmful.

• Poor cognitive developmental skill is also a result of the stress caused by corporal punishment.

• Corporal punishment can cause children to have a poor view of their self-worth, which maybe an entirely internalize behavior.

• Although corporal punishment can can provide positive and temporary self compliance, the effect of such action is deleterious and can last for many years.

What is the stand of the writer's stand about the issue of corporal punishment if he is against it?

• He is against it because he has experienced it when he was a child.

• He is against it because of its many negative effects to the child.

• He supports it because it makes the children comply.

• He supports it because experts say its effective.