Persuasive Writing

Assessment
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Racquel Jones
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English
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5th - 8th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is persuasive writing?
A type of writing that tells a story.
A type of writing that is used to explain or give information.
A type of writing that is used to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that it paints a picture in the reader's mind.
A type of writing that is used to convince others to believe in an idea/opinion or to take an action.
2.
Multiple Choice
All of the following are reasons people use persuasive writing except?
To convince others to adopt a certain point of view
To convince others to accept that the writer's position as valid
To convince others to take some action.
To tell a story.
3.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing?
A short story entitled "My Life as a Pet"
A political campaign speech
The autobiography of Nelson Mandela
An essay on the causes of water pollution
4.
Multiple Choice
Where can you find examples of persuasive writing?
News reports
Social Media
Letters
All of the above
5.
Multiple Choice
Persuasive devices are important tools which we can use to convince others to agree with our viewpoint.
True
False
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