Argumentative Text
In which paragraph is the thesis statement found?
a. body
b. introduction
c. conclusion
d. none of the above
b. introduction
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
a. to entertain
b. to educate
c. to narrate
d. to persuade
b. To educate
Which type of writing aims to convince readers to agree with the writer's opinion or perspective?
a. argumentative writing
b. descriptive writing
c. informative writing
d. persuasive writing
d. persuasive writing
Which of these story elements is not tackled in a critique?
a. characterization
b. conflict
c. plot
d. none of the above
d. none of the above
What is the most exciting part of a story?
A. Exposition
B. Climax
C. Resolution
b. Climax
What is a rebuttal?
a. response to the counterargument
b. conclusion
c. return to your claim
d. all of the above
a. response to the counterargument
What part summarizes and restates the thesis statement of an informative text?
a. body
b. conclusion
c. introduction
d. none of the above
What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph in a persuasive essay?
a. to introduce new arguments
b. to summarize the main points and restate the thesis
c. to repeat information from the introduction
d. to leave the reader confused
b. to summarize the main points and restate the thesis
Which of these is not an appropriate subject for critical analysis?
a. films
b. novels
c. speeches
d. short stories
c. speeches
What literary approach is being used in this statement?
The film's use of symbolism adds layers of meaning to the narrative.
a. Formalism
b. Marxism
c. Feminism
d. Moralism
a. Formalism
In which paragraph are the evidences located?
a. body
b. introduction
c. conclusion
d. none of the above
a. body
Which of the following is not an acceptable evidence to prove one's point?
a. opinions of random people
b. research findings
c. statements of experts
d. statistics
a. opinions of random people
Which of the following is an important element of a persuasive essay?
a. Presenting both sides of the argument
b. Using emotional appeals without evidence
c. Providing logical reasoning and evidence to support your argument
d. Including personal opinions with justification
c. Providing logical reasoning and evidence to support your argument
What information is usually included in a critique's introduction?
a. structure of the plot
b. authenticity of conflict
c. significance of dialogues
d. background of the text
d. background of the text
What literary approach is being used in this statement?
Titanic exposes the class divide, showing the difference between the first class passengers and those in the lower decks.
a. Formalism
b. Marxism
c. Feminism
d. Moralism
b. Marxism
What is an argument?
a. It is an idea that supports the claim.
b. It is an idea that has feelings in it.
c. It is an idea that tells a story.
d. All of the above.
a. It is an idea that supports the claim.
What is another term for informative writing?
a. argumentative
b. explanatory
c. narrative
d. persuasive
b. explanatory
Which of the following is a credible source for gathering evidence in a persuasive essay?
a. It weakens the writer's argument.
b. It demonstrates the writer's ability to consider perspectives.
c. It confuses the reader.
d. It is not necessary in persuasive writing.
b. It demonstrates the writer's ability to consider perspectives.
a. It is a purely opinionated piece of writing about a story, novel, or film.
b. It is usually done by experts or people with considerable knowledge about the work.
c. It does not place much emphasis on giving recommendations to possible readers or viewers.
d. It is an in-depth evaluation or assessment of literary work.
a. It is a purely opinionated piece of writing about a story, novel, or film.
What literary approach is being used in this statement?
Titanic challenges the trope of damsel in distress by depicting Rose as a resourceful and courageous heroine who takes decisive action.
a. Formalism
b. Marxism
c. Feminism
d. Moralism
c. Feminism
Enumerate the parts of an argumentative essay (7 parts) in order.
issue - claim - argument - evidence - counterargument - rebuttal - conclusion
Which of the following is an example of a sequential informative essay topic?
a. The Relevance of Food in Media
b. Why Recycling is Important
c. How to Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies
d. My Favorite Season
c. How to Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies
Which of the following is not an effective persuasive writing technique?
a. using strong, emotional language
b. presenting weak counterarguments
c. ignoring opposing viewpoints completely
d. providing relevant examples and evidence to support claims
b. presenting weak counterarguments
Which of the following questions should be asked when analyzing the characters in a narrative?
a. How are the characters developed and what makes them interesting?
b. Are there equal number of male and female characters?
c. Who among the characters is likeable and who is not?
d. Why is the protagonist not a superhero material?
a. How are the characters developed and what makes them interesting?
Give a sample story that can be analyzed under the Feminist lens.
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