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All About the Discursive Essay

Authored by Mel Simmons-Rosen

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11th Grade

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All About the Discursive Essay
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of a discursive essay?

To express personal opinions

To present both sides of an argument

To provide examples and evidence

To use creative language

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Personal opinions

Examples, evidence, and an interim conclusion

Creative language

Introduction of the topic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which tense should be used when writing a discursive essay?

Past tense

Present tense

Future tense

Conditional tense

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Metaphors and similes

Rhymes and onomatopoeia

Hyperbole and personification

Alliteration and repetition

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

In the introduction

In the body paragraphs

In the conclusion

Throughout the essay

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

To present the writer's point of view

To provide examples and evidence

To introduce the topic

To summarize the arguments

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Personal experiences

Summary of examples and evidence

Creative language

Final conclusion of the writer

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