Persuasive Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

• To provide information and facts without any bias

• To confuse the reader with conflicting arguments

• To convince the reader to agree with the writer's point of view or take a specific action

• To entertain the reader with a compelling story

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can effective use of evidence and examples enhance persuasive writing?

• By providing credibility and support to the writer's argument.

• By making the writing more confusing and difficult to follow.

• By overwhelming the reader with too much information.

• By alienating the audience and making them less likely to be persuaded.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an attention catcher sentence and why is it important in persuasive writing?

• It is a compelling statement or question used at the beginning of a persuasive writing piece to grab the reader's attention.

• It is an irrelevant question asked at the end of a persuasive writing piece to annoy the reader.

• It is a random fact included in the middle of a persuasive writing piece to confuse the reader.

• It is a boring statement used at the beginning of a persuasive writing piece to put the reader to sleep.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Explain the significance of structuring persuasive arguments in writing.

• It has no impact on the reader's understanding

• It helps to organize thoughts, present evidence effectively, and guide the reader to the desired conclusion.

• It makes the writing more confusing and disorganized

• It limits the writer's creativity and expression

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can the use of quotations strengthen a persuasive argument?

• By adding irrelevant information to the argument

• By confusing the audience with conflicting viewpoints

• By making the argument longer and more difficult to follow

• By providing evidence and support for the points being made in the argument

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are some effective ways to incorporate evidence in persuasive writing?

• Use statistics, expert opinions, case studies, and research findings

• Rely solely on personal opinions and beliefs

• Use personal anecdotes and emotional appeals

• Include vague and unsupported claims

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Discuss the importance of providing examples in persuasive writing.

• Examples do not help to illustrate the potential impact of proposed ideas

• Examples are irrelevant in persuasive writing

• Examples help to make the argument more concrete and relatable to the audience, add credibility to the writer's claims, and illustrate the potential impact of the proposed ideas or solutions.

• Providing examples makes the argument less credible

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Explain the concept of a 'hook' in persuasive writing and its impact on the reader.

• A 'hook' in persuasive writing is a technique used to confuse the reader

• A 'hook' in persuasive writing is a term used to describe a boring introduction

• A 'hook' in persuasive writing is a type of fishing tool used to catch the reader's attention

• A 'hook' in persuasive writing is a technique used to grab the reader's attention at the beginning of the piece.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can the structure of a persuasive argument influence its effectiveness?

• By ignoring any opposing viewpoints and only focusing on one side

• By organizing the points in a logical and coherent manner, using evidence and examples to support the claims, and addressing counterarguments.

• By making the argument as long and complicated as possible

• By using emotional manipulation and scare tactics

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are some common types of attention catcher sentences used in persuasive writing?

• Reciting the alphabet

• Asking a question, using a shocking statistic, telling a story, using a powerful quote

• Listing the ingredients of a recipe

• Singing a song

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5