Persuasive Text with Comprehension Questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a reading comprehension lesson, students analyze the author’s tone and word choice in a persuasive text. The teacher assigns an essay asking them to explain how these elements influence the audience. What is the purpose of this type of assessment?
To evaluate higher-order thinking skills like analysis and synthesis
To measure factual recall of the author’s arguments
To assess students' ability to summarize the text
To compare students’ performance on a standardized scale
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a unit on propaganda, a sixth-grade teacher asks students to evaluate short statements made in advertising materials and to attempt to detect any faulty reasoning. Which of the following levels of reading comprehension is primarily being targeted in the lesson?
Literal
Inferential
Evaluative
Appreciative
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A technique that relies on the idea that people make choices to be part of a crowd.
Bandwagon Appeal
Emotional Appeal
Testimonial
Faulty Reasoning
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive text?
To inform the reader about a topic
To entertain the reader with a story
To convince the reader to accept a certain viewpoint
To describe a process or procedure
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common feature of persuasive writing?
Neutral tone
Use of statistics and facts
First-person narrative
Descriptive imagery
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a persuasive text, what role does the thesis statement play?
It provides a summary of the text
It states the main argument or position
It lists all the supporting details
It introduces the characters
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an example of an emotional appeal in persuasive writing?
Using a personal story to connect with the audience
Listing statistical data to support an argument
Describing a scene vividly
Explaining a complex process
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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