How can effective use of evidence and examples strengthen a persuasive essay?
Persuasive and Argumentative Writing IGCSE Quiz

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Anna Cano
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It can strengthen the persuasive essay by adding irrelevant information and examples.
It can strengthen the persuasive essay by making the arguments more confusing and unclear.
It can strengthen the persuasive essay by making the arguments weaker and less convincing.
It can strengthen the persuasive essay by providing credibility and support to the arguments.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the key components of an introduction in a persuasive essay?
Anecdotes, statistics, and quotes
Conclusion, evidence, and analysis
A hook, background information, and a thesis statement.
Body paragraphs, counterarguments, and rebuttals
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a writer effectively address counterarguments in a persuasive essay?
By using evidence to refute the counterargument and ignoring the opposing viewpoint.
By acknowledging the opposing viewpoint, providing evidence to refute the counterargument, and reinforcing their own argument with strong evidence and reasoning.
By avoiding addressing the counterargument altogether
By ignoring the opposing viewpoint and only focusing on their own argument
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a writer create a sense of urgency in a persuasive essay?
By emphasizing the lack of urgency and need for action
By using strong and compelling language, presenting alarming statistics or facts, and emphasizing the immediate need for action.
By using passive and unconvincing language
By presenting outdated and irrelevant statistics
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The writer aims to get the reader to agree with their perspective.
Argumentative
Persuasive
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Opinions are blended with emotional appeals with some facts sprinkled in, all in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”
Argumentative
Persuasive
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the goal of argumentative writing?
To get the reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic.
To get the reader to acknowledge that your point of view is okay.
To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point.
To get the reader to agree with you and your opponent.
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