Persuasive opinion pieces | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is being described here: 'A question asked to make a point or for dramatic effect, rather than just to elicit an answer.'?

• Rhetorical question

• Interrogative question

• Indirect question

• Direct question

Answer explanation

Rhetorical questions can be effective in opinion pieces as they invite the audience to reflect on an issue in a new way.

Complete this missing word from the definition of noun appositives: 'A phrase that gives an extra piece of {{}} about a noun.'

• information

• punctuation

• clarification

• organisation

Answer explanation

Noun appositives are great at adding some supporting detail to our arguments.

Which of the below does not use a noun appositive correctly?

• Tigers, the majestic predators, roam in small enclosures.

• Lions, and leopards, are now behind bars.

• Dolphins, intelligent mammals, perform tricks for audiences.

• Elephants, the gentle giants, endure cramped spaces.

Answer explanation

They can be great in opinion pieces for giving supporting detail to our argument.

What does 'debunking' an argument mean?

• Using a counterargument to show the falseness of something.

• Using a counterargument to criticise a person's credentials.

• Using a counterargument to restate your opinion.

• Using a counterargument to agree with part of something but not all.

Answer explanation

In particular, phrases like 'Some may argue' and 'but' can be a great way to engage with counter arguments.

What is being described here: 'A comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle.'

Answer explanation

Analogies can be very effective for our opinion pieces as they help ground our points in relatable concepts.

What is being described here: 'sentences with a hypothetical situation and its possible consequence, usually using ‘If’.'

• conditional phrase

• unconditional phrase

• expanded noun phrase

• prepositional phrase

Answer explanation

Conditional phrases can be effective in opinion pieces as they allow us to demonstrate cause and effect between two things.