Persuasive Writing for Year 4: Master the Art of Argument

Question 1

What is the most important part of a persuasive essay?

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A clear main idea

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A catchy title

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Lots of big words

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A summary of your points

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of persuasive writing?

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Movie review

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Letter to the editor

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Speech

Question 3

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to think or act in a certain way

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To entertain the reader

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To inform the reader

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To describe a personal experience

Question 4

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion

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To provide information about a topic

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To entertain the reader with a story

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To share a personal experience

Question 5

What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince someone to think or do something

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To give information about a topic

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To tell a story

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To describe something

Question 6

Which sentence is trying to convince you to do something?

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Brush your teeth twice a day.

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The sky is blue.

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My favorite food is pizza.

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The Earth is round.

Question 7

Which of these would you NOT write to convince someone to agree with you?

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A poem about your favourite animal

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A letter to your friend

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A speech to your class

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An article for the school newspaper

Question 8

What is the main purpose of using persuasive language in writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion

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To share a story

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To provide a description of a place or event

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To teach the reader about a topic

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a way writers can persuade you in an argument?

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Calling names

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Asking questions that make you think

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Using numbers to prove a point

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Appealing to your feelings

Question 10

What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To persuade the reader to take action or change their opinion

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To entertain the reader

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To inform the reader

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To describe a personal experience

Question 11

When you are trying to persuade someone to agree with you, which of the following should you NOT do?

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Insult or attack the person you are trying to persuade.

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Use facts and证据 to support your argument.

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Try to make your reader feel strongly about your topic.

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Use descriptive language to paint a vivid picture for your reader.

Question 12

What's the main purpose of persuasive writing?

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To make the reader agree with a certain opinion

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To share information about a topic

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To argue against a specific idea

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To tell a story

Question 13

What's the main purpose of writing something persuasive?

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To convince someone to agree with you

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To tell a story

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To describe something

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To make someone laugh

Question 14

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something

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To tell a story about real events

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To give facts and information

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To describe the appearance or qualities of something

Question 15

Which type of writing focuses on telling a story rather than convincing the reader?

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Narrative

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Argumentative

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Opinion

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Informative

Question 16

Which type of writing aims to inform or explain, rather than persuade the reader?

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Expository

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Argumentative

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Narrative

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Descriptive

Question 17

What's the main goal of persuasive writing?

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Get the reader to agree with you

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Make the reader laugh

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Teach the reader something

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Make the reader do something

Question 18

When you write to persuade, what is your main goal?

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Convince the reader to do something

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Teach the reader something new

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Make the reader laugh or cry

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Describe a person or an event

Question 19

In a persuasive essay, what's the first thing you should do to convince people to agree with your opinion?

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State your opinion clearly.

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Give reasons to support your opinion.

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Tell people what they will disagree with.

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Ask a question to make people think.

Question 20

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince readers to think or act a certain way

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To tell a story

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To explain a concept

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To entertain readers

Question 21

In a persuasive essay, which part presents your main idea or argument?

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Thesis statement

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Introduction

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Conclusion

Question 22

What type of writing do you use when you want to persuade someone to believe or do something?

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Persuasive writing

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Explanatory writing

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Narrative writing

Question 23

What is the main goal of a writer when they are writing to persuade?

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To convince the reader to agree with them

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To entertain the reader

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To inform the reader

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To teach the reader a lesson

Question 24

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to take action or change their opinion

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To entertain the reader

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To inform the reader

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To share personal experiences

Question 25

In a persuasive essay, what's the job of a counterargument?

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To show the other side of the argument and address it

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To give more reasons to support the writer's argument

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To wrap up the main ideas of the essay

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To start off the essay and introduce the topic

Question 26

What is the most important part of a persuasive letter?

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The main body

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The greeting

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The closing

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The signature

Question 27

Which part of a persuasive essay states the main argument?

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Thesis statement

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Topic sentence

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Conclusion

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Supporting argument

Question 28

Why do people write to persuade?

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To make people do something

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To teach people something

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To tell a story

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To describe something

Question 29

In persuasive writing, which technique involves repeating a word or phrase to make it stand out?

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Repetition

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Rhetorical question

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Emotional appeal

Question 30

What type of writing do you use when you want to convince someone to share your opinion?

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Persuasive writing

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Informative writing

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Descriptive writing

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Narrative writing

Question 31

Which of these is an example of persuasive writing?

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A boy writing an essay to convince people to recycle more

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A girl asking her mom to buy her a new doll

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A scientist writing a report to explain a new discovery

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A teacher creating a lesson plan for a class

Question 32

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with a point of view

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To inform the reader about a topic

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To entertain the reader

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To describe a personal experience

Question 33

What is NOT a key feature of persuasive writing?

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Presents a neutral and unbiased viewpoint

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Uses clear and concise language

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Appeals to the reader's emotions

Question 34

What's the main reason for writing a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with you

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To tell the reader what you think

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To make the reader laugh

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To teach the reader something new

Question 35

When preparing a persuasive speech, what is the most crucial aspect to keep in mind?

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Starting with a captivating introduction that grabs the audience's attention

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Using complex and technical language

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Memorizing the speech exactly

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Including numerous jokes and humorous stories

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT usually included in persuasive writing?

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Instructions telling the reader what to do

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Evidence to support your opinion

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Counterarguments addressing the other side

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Your personal opinion on the topic

Question 37

What is the main goal of writing a persuasive essay?

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Get readers to agree with your opinion

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Explain both sides of an argument

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Tell a made-up story

Question 38

Why do people write persuasive texts?

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To convince or persuade

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To share information

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To entertain

Question 39

You want to convince your friend that cats are better pets than dogs. What type of writing should you use?

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A persuasive essay

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A story about a cat

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A poem about cats

Question 40

When writing persuasively, which technique presents only one perspective?

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One-sided presentation

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Emotional Appeal

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Bandwagon

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Scare tactics

Question 41

Which type of writing is NOT persuasive?

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Narrative essay

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Argumentative essay

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Persuasive letter

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Speech

Question 42

When writing a persuasive essay, what's the first step you should take?

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Come up with a thesis statement

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Write the conclusion

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Find evidence to support your argument

Question 43

What makes persuasive writing stand out from other writing styles?

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It uses personal stories and experiences to influence the reader's emotions.

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It always shows both sides of an argument.

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It doesn't express the writer's opinion.

Question 44

Why is it important to use powerful words in persuasive writing?

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Powerful words make the argument more convincing.

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Powerful words make the argument sound more formal.

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Powerful words make the argument sound more complex.

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Powerful words make the argument sound more personal.

Question 45

In the children's story 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', how does the author use persuasive techniques to make it fun and keep young readers engaged?

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By using bright pictures and interactive flaps that make children want to turn the pages.

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By making a strong case for healthy eating, convincing children to make better food choices.

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By using complex words and advanced writing techniques to challenge and educate children.

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By hiding secret messages and symbols that encourage children to think deeply and solve problems.

Question 46

How has digital technology influenced the accessibility of persuasive writing?

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Digital technology has made persuasive writing more accessible to a wider audience.

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Digital technology has reduced the need for strong evidence in persuasive writing.

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Digital technology has eliminated the need for counterarguments in persuasive writing.

Question 47

Why is it important to include counterarguments in a persuasive essay?

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It shows you've considered different perspectives, making your argument stronger.

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It helps you avoid criticism from those who disagree with you.

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It makes your essay longer.

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It weakens your argument and confuses readers.

Question 48

Persuasive writing should be used responsibly. Which of the following is NOT an ethical responsibility of persuasive writers?

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Promoting one's own personal interests

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Telling the truth and providing evidence to support claims

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Avoiding name-calling and personal attacks

Question 49

What is the most important part of a persuasive essay?

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Thesis statement

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Introduction

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Evidence

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Conclusion

Question 50

What should the thesis statement do in a persuasive essay?

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State the author's opinion

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Introduce the topic

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Provide evidence

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Summarize the essay

Question 51

What is the purpose of supporting evidence in a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader of the author's claims

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To entertain the reader

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To confuse the reader

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To introduce the essay

Question 52

What is a counterargument?

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An argument that disagrees with the author's opinion

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An argument that supports the author's opinion

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An argument that is unrelated to the topic

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An argument that is based on personal experience

Question 53

What is the best way to structure the body paragraphs of a persuasive essay?

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With one main idea per paragraph and supporting evidence

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With multiple main ideas per paragraph

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With no clear structure

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With only personal anecdotes

Question 54

What does the conclusion paragraph in a persuasive essay do?

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Restates the thesis statement and summarizes the essay

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Introduces new information

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Thanks the reader

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Provides additional evidence

Question 55

Why do we use evidence in a persuasive essay?

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To support our claims and make them more convincing.

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To prove our opinion is right.

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To make our essay more fun to read.

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To confuse the readers with lots of information.

Question 56

Why do we use persuasive language in an essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with our point of view.

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To make our essay sound more grown-up.

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To confuse the reader with big words.

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To make our essay more entertaining.

Question 57

Which of these is NOT an important part of a persuasive essay?

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A list of the books you read

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An introduction

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A conclusion

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Body paragraphs

Question 58

What should we do in the introduction of a persuasive essay?

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Grab the reader's attention and state our main argument.

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Give lots of evidence to prove our argument.

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Tell the reader what the essay is about in general.

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End the essay with a strong conclusion.

Question 59

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a persuasive essay?

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To restate our main argument and summarize the main points.

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To give new evidence to support our argument.

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To introduce a new topic.

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To end the essay without any summary.

Question 60

What is the main reason people write to persuade?

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To convince someone to think differently

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To make someone happy

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To inform someone about something

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To help someone relax

Question 61

In a persuasive essay, the most important part is the:

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Thesis statement

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Introduction

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Supporting evidence

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Conclusion

Question 62

What is the main purpose of a counterargument in a persuasive essay?

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To refute an opposing viewpoint

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To agree with an opposing viewpoint

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To provide additional support for a claim

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To introduce a new topic

Question 63

If you cannot find any evidence to support your claim in a persuasive essay, you should:

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Change your claim

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Make up evidence

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Ignore the evidence

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Ask for help

Question 64

Which of these is an example of a strong thesis statement?

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Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal and friendly

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I like dogs

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All dogs should be allowed in public places

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Dogs can be dangerous