Unit 3 Quiz #1 Recovery

What is the main claim in a persuasive essay?

• A detailed story about the author’s experience.

• A central argument the author is trying to prove.

• A list of facts supporting the essay's topic.

• A summary of the opposing argument.

What is the purpose of supporting claims in a persuasive essay?

• To distract the reader from the main argument.

• To introduce irrelevant details about the topic.

• To provide reasons that support the main claim.

• To summarize the conclusion.

What should an author do when introducing an opposing claim?

• Ignore it completely.

• Explain why it is weak or flawed.

• Replace it with stronger evidence.

• Include it in the conclusion.

Which of the following is NOT strong evidence?

• Statistics that support the main claim.

• Information that contradicts the main claim.

• Facts relevant to the supporting claims.

• Expert opinions that align with the essay’s argument.

Why is it important to evaluate the evidence in a persuasive essay?

• To ensure the writing is creative and entertaining.

• To determine if the author's argument is reliable and reasonable.

• To identify errors in grammar and spelling.

• To find similarities between the author and the reader.

Which statement BEST supports the claim, "Reinhold Messner is the greatest mountaineer of all time"?

• "Messner set a new record for the fastest climb of Mount Kilimanjaro."

• "Messner was the first to successfully climb all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters."

• "Messner does not hold the record for the most Everest summits."

• "Messner grew up near the Alps in northern Italy."

When analyzing an author's use of evidence, which question is MOST helpful?

• Is the evidence entertaining to read?

• Does the evidence directly support the claim?

• Is the evidence included at the beginning of the essay?

• Does the evidence explain the author’s personal experiences?

Why might an author include an opposing claim in a persuasive essay?

• To confuse the reader.

• To show a balanced view and refute the opposing argument.

• To change the main claim of the essay.

• To add unrelated details to the essay.

Vote for me, Jason Miller 7th grade class president. I believe I will

make an awesome president! Who’s /red of the cafeteria menu?

And Sloppy Joes? Well, as class president I’ll make sure your voice

is heard. Also, as a member of the basketball team, I’ll work hard to

start fundraisers so we can finally get those new uniforms we’ve

been hoping for. Finally, I’m a nice guy and that will make working

with me a whole lot easier. Vote for me, Jason Miller 7th grade class

president.

What is Jason’s main claim in his speech?

• He will get a new cafeteria menu.

• He will make a good class president.

• He will get the basketball team new uniforms.

• He is a nice guy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.SL.5.3

Student E had to write a persuasive essay about the effects of television on young kids. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make to support their argument?

• Some television shows may have a negative effect on young children.

• “Yu-Gi-Oh!” is the best show on television.

• Television shows should be more educational for adults.

• I enjoy watching television after school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B