DISCURSIVE ESSAY - PRE-ASSESSMENT

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9th - 12th Grade

8 Qs

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DISCURSIVE ESSAY - PRE-ASSESSMENT

DISCURSIVE ESSAY - PRE-ASSESSMENT

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Arif Ullah

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of a discursive essay?

To tell a personal story

To give only the writer’s opinion

To explore different sides of an issue

To entertain the reader

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an appropriate phrase for presenting an opposing view?

“I think...”

“On the other hand...”

“Because I feel like...”

“Let me tell you a story...”

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A discursive essay should always include the writer’s personal opinion in the introduction.

TRUE

FALSE

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A discursive essay must have a formal tone and __________ arguments.

balanced

strong

no

opposing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these best describes the difference between a discursive and an argumentative essay?

Discursive essays use slang; argumentative essays do not

Discursive essays present both views; argumentative essays focus on one side

Discursive essays are informal; argumentative essays are formal

There is no difference

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of an argumentative essay?

It presents multiple viewpoints

It aims to persuade the reader

It is primarily narrative

It avoids controversial topics

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a common structure for a discursive essay?

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Personal Reflection, Analysis, Summary

Problem, Solution, Evaluation

Thesis, Arguments, Counterarguments

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a discursive essay, how should the conclusion be framed?

By summarizing all arguments presented

By asking the reader a question

By introducing new evidence

By stating a definitive opinion