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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the GOAL of PERSUASIVE writing?
to get reader to agree with you
to share something with someone
to inform the reader about something important
to entertain the reader
- 2. Multiple Choice
What TECHNIQUES does an author use for persuasive writing?
They ONLY use facts
They blend facts with emotional appeal and use opinions
They only use pictures
The use images and dialogue bubbles to tell a story
- 3. Multiple Choice
How does a peice of PERSUASIVE writing begin?
The author writes a long story
The author shares their topic
The author identifies the topic and the side they're on
The author shares an infographic
- 4. Multiple Choice
The viewpoint of a PERSUASIVE piece is...
open-minded and shares a lot of other sides.
only factual.
entertaining and funny.
single-minded, it often presents one side only or quickly dismisses other opinions.
- 5. Multiple Choice
The attitude of a PERSUASIVE piece is usually...
open and friendly.
aggressive, personal, and passionate.
humorous and lighthearted.
factual.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the GOAL of ARGUMENT writing?
to get reader to agree with you
to get reader to acknowledge that you may have a good point
to inform the reader about something important
to entertain the reader
- 7. Multiple Choice
What TECHNIQUES does an author use for argument writing?
use relevant reasons, credible facts and evidence
They blend facts with emotional appeal and use opinions
They only use pictures
The use images and dialogue bubbles to tell a story
- 8. Multiple Choice
How does a peice of ARGUMENT writing begin?
The author writes a long story
research topic then decide what side they will share
The author identifies the topic and the side they're on
The author shares an infographic
- 9. Multiple Choice
The viewpoint of a ARGUMENT piece is...
open-minded and shares a lot of other sides.
acknowledge and give credit to opposition and counter tactfully to show why your side is more worthy
entertaining and funny.
single-minded, it often presents one side only or quickly dismisses other opinions.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The attitude of a ARGUMENT piece is usually...
open and friendly.
asks the audience to consider this side a worthy view of the situation
humorous and lighthearted.
factual.
- 11. Multiple Choice
A statement or opinion that is supported by evidence and reasoning is...
a claim
reasoning
evidence
counterclaim
- 12. Multiple Choice
Factual statements that support the author’s claims are...
claim
evidence
reasoning
counterclaim
- 13. Multiple Choice
Explanations that tell the reader why the evidence supports the claim are...
claim
evidence
reasoning
counterclaim
- 14. Multiple Choice
What's the most important part of your answer?
Evidence
Reasoning
Claim
Counterclaim
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why is that piece most important?
It tells the reader why your evidence proves your claim.
Without it, your evidence doesn’t mean anything!
It's the most exciting!
It tells the readers what the facts of your argument are.
It gives a purpose to your passage.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Counterclaims are...
Emotional statements about a topic
Statements that acknowledge other possible claims.
Facts that support your claim.
You making fun of the people who are against your claim
- 17. Multiple Choice
This is where the author explains why the counterclaim is incorrect in a diplomatic way.
the evidence
the grand finale
the refutation
the great escape
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat genre presents both sides of an argument and is more balanced?ArgumentOpinion
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThis genre appeals more to emotions.ArgumentOpinion
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe puropose of this genre is to persuade.OpinionArgument
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich genre presents the writer appeal more to logic (reason)?OpinionArgumentative
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of this genre is to investigate and evaluate.ArgumentativeOpinion
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of this genre is to consider the other viewpoint and convince them.ArgumentativeOpinion
- 24. Multiple Choice
GOAL
The writer aims to get the reader to agree with him/his perspective.
Argumentative
Persuasive
- 25. Multiple Choice
Goal
The writer aims to get the reader to accept his perspective/his side as truth.
Argumentative
Persuasive
- 26. Multiple Choice
TECHNIQUE
Relevant reasons and credible data are blended to demonstrate the writer’s argument as true.
Persuasive
Argumentative
- 27. Multiple Choice
TECHNIQUE
Opinions are blended with emotional appeals with some facts sprinkled in, all in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”
Persuasive
Argumentative
- 28. Multiple Choice
ATTITUDE
Writers want to gain another “vote” so they “go after” readers more aggressively. It is personal, passionate, and emotional.
Argumentative
Persuasive
- 29. Multiple Choice
ATTITUDE
Writers maintain a tone of fairness and reasonableness. Their attitude is respectful and tactful.
Persuasive
Argumentative
- 30. Multiple Choice
VIEWPOINTS PRESENTED
has a single-minded goal— get what the writer wants. It is based on the writer’s personal conviction that his way of thinking is the only sensible one. Consequently, the writer’s viewpoint is typically the only one presented.
Argumentative
Persuasive
- 31. Multiple Choice
STARTING POINT
This writing relies on logical reasons that are all substantiated by facts, data, and evidence. The audience agrees with the writer because of the strong logical appeals.
Persuasive
Argumentative
- 32. Multiple Choice
STARTING POINT
This writing relies almost solely on opinions and feelings. The writer uses his own passion and/or plays off reader’s emotion to get what he wants. The audience agrees with the writer because of strong emotional appeals.
Argumentative
Persuasive
- 33. Multiple Choice
BONUS
I wrote an article telling you that you need to buy a fidget spinner or else you will never be able to concentrate in class again. I will only tell you the importance of getting one and how it will make your school life better.
Will my article be persuasive or argumentative?
Persuasive
Argumentative
Neither
Both
- 34. Multiple Choice
If your essay is trying to convince an audience of something, then that essay is __________________
argumentative
persuasive
- 35. Multiple Choice
VIEWPOINTS PRESENTED
Writing always acknowledges that
opposing views exist. This demonstrates the writer as a fair minded person and gives him the opportunity to counter these perspectives with more logic,
reasoning, and proof.
Argumentative
Persuasive
- 36. Multiple Choice
In what kind of essay is this statement most likely to be found:
"Everyone should like 'Mulan' because it teaches you that doing what's right isn't always what's popular."
Argumentative
Persuasive
- 37. Multiple Choice
True or False: Persuasive essays are more academic and formal than argumentative essays.
True
False
- 38. Multiple Choice
True or False: A persuasive essay is more an appeal to emotion than an argumentative essay.
True
False
- 39. Multiple Choice
In what kind of essay is this statement most likely to be found:
"I like Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) because he is a versatile performer."
Argumentative
Persuasive
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