Persuasive Text Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive text?

• To inform the reader about a specific topic

• To persuade or convince others to accept a certain view or take a specific action

• To entertain the reader with a story or anecdote

• To provide a step-by-step guide on how to do something

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

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Which of the following is NOT a common feature of the structure of persuasive texts?

• An introduction stating the claim

• Supporting paragraphs with reasons and evidence

• A conclusion that restates the claim and summarizes main points

• A detailed narrative providing character background

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should reasons and evidence in a persuasive text be?

• Contradictory and complex

• Clear, relevant, and sufficient to show why you should believe the author

• Based solely on opinions without any factual support

• Irrelevant to the claim being made

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What can the inclusion of irrelevant evidence in a persuasive text lead to?

• Strengthening the author's position

• Distracting readers and weakening the effectiveness of the author's claim

• Providing a more entertaining read

• Making the text longer and more comprehensive

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an example of relevant evidence to support the claim that watching educational programs can help children learn more about math and science concepts?

• A recent study showed that children who watched a specific educational show scored higher on a test of science concepts.

• Channel 123 offers six different educational programs for young children.

• Teenagers should limit the amount of time they spend watching television.

• All birds have feathers, and penguins are birds.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is an example of irrelevant evidence?

• A recent study showed that children who watched a specific educational show scored higher on a test of science concepts.

• Channel 123 offers six different educational programs for young children.

• Watching too much television can affect a student’s school performance.

• Several studies have shown that students who watch more than two hours of television a day have lower grade-point averages than those who spend less time watching television.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

What type of reasoning begins with a general idea and then specific facts, and argues that if the first statement is true, the second must also be true?

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Abductive

• Reductive

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which type of reasoning is characterized by starting with a specific observation and drawing a general conclusion?

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Abductive

• Reductive

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What type of reasoning begins with a specific pattern or trend and makes a general statement based on the pattern?

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Abductive

• Reductive

According to the text, what should an author do to improve an argument that uses inductive or abductive reasoning?

• Limit the amount of television teenagers watch.

• Add more evidence to support the claim.

• Use only one example to support the claim.

• Focus on the number of educational programs offered.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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