Persuasive Writing Quiz
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Choose the BEST answer for each of the following questions.
- 1.What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
- A.
To inform
- B.
To persuade
- C.
To tell a story
- D.
To tell 'how-to'
- 2.What is the sentence called that tells the main idea or point of view of the whole essay?
- A.
Topic sentence
- B.
Main idea
- C.
Funky paragraphs
- D.
Thesis statement
- 3.What are the components of a persuasive essay?
- A.
Argument, Details, Thesis
- B.
Topic sentence, Details, Concluding Sentence
- C.
Introduction, Thesis Statement, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
- D.
Who cares?
- 4.How many body paragraphs do you need, at least, in a persuasive essay?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
1
- 5.Which two paragraphs are the most similar?
- A.
Introduction and Conclusion
- B.
None of the paragraphs are similar.
- C.
Conclusion and Body Paragraphs
- D.
Introduction and Body Paragraphs
- 6.
- A.
In this economy, that seems like a lot of money!
- B.
Many people argue that students should wear uniforms to school instead of their own clothes.
- C.
Wearing school uniforms saves families money, reduces bullying, and allows students to focus on academics instead of style.
- D.
For these reasons, all students should be required to wear uniforms to school.
- 7.
- A.
Students can sleep later.
- B.
It gives more people jobs.
- C.
It reduces pollution and increases physical activity.
- D.
No students can use the excuse that they missed the bus.
- 8.
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