Persuasive Argument Test Review

A fact is:

• an opinion
• something that can be proven true
• use of numbers as evidence
• a statement

The purpose of a persuasive essay is to...

• entertain your reader
• convince the reader you're view is correct.
• give directions
• explain how to perform an action.

The first sentence in the conclusion should be 

• The summary of your main points.
• A call to action
• a restatement of your opinion
•  a new reason

A reason needs to be supported by 

• reasons
• opinion
• hook
• evidence and facts

Which reason best supports that schools should encourage more students to walk.

• None of the reasons are valid.
• Students can sleep in longer.
• It reduces pollution and increases physical activity.
• You don't need buses.

Which statement bests supports cell phone use during the school day?

• Students can text friends during breaks.

• Cell phones are safe.

• Students can contact an adult or call 911 in an emergency.

• Students can take pictures with their phones.

Which statement best supports the idea that nature should be conserved and protected?

• Nature provides opportunities to study and research.
• Nature is cool to look at.
• You can get nice pictures outside.
• There are many things you can do outside.

There should be _____ paragraphs in a persuasive essay. 

• 1
• 2
• 5
• 4

Which of the following would be the strongest argument to persuade you to buy a new video game:

• The video game is expensive.

• The video game is almost as fun as the ones you have.

• The video game has OK graphics

• The video game won an award for Game of the Year.

Read the passage below. What is the child trying to do?

Hey mom, I really think we should make my bedtime half an hour later. Everyone in my class goes to sleep later than I do. I don't think I need as much sleep as I used to. Each night I lay awake for a long time before I go to sleep.

• give reasons to support his argument

• make his mother laugh

• get more sleep than his mother

• persuade his mom he needs more sleep