Persuasive Essay Quiz
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?
To entertain
To inform
To convince
To describe
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best defines a counterargument?
Supporting evidence for your claim
An opposing viewpoint to your argument
A personal opinion without evidence
An unrelated opinion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the thesis statement in a persuasive essay?
A brief introduction to the essay
A claim that outlines your argument
A quote from a source
A concluding statement
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is NOT a persuasive technique?
Emotional appeal
Logical reasoning
Loaded language
Descriptive imagery
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be included in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
New evidence
Restated thesis and a call to action
The opposing side's viewpoint
A question for the reader
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following appeals to logic (logos)?
A story about personal experience
A list of statistical evidence
Using highly emotional language
A quote from a celebrity
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using transitions in a persuasive essay?
To confuse the reader
To introduce new arguments
To make the essay flow smoothly
To repeat the same point
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
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