Argumentative Writing
What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?
To persuade the audience to agree with the writer's opinion
What is the primary purpose of narrative writing?
To share a story or personal experience
What is the primary purpose of informative writing?
a. To entertain the reader
b. To inform or educate the reader
c. To persuade the reader
d. To share personal opinions
b. To inform or educate the reader
What is an informative essay?
An essay that gives facts and explains a topic (not opinions).
School uniforms are good because...
What type of essay would this be?
a) argumentative
b) informative
c) descriptive
d) narrative
a) argumentative
Which element of an argumentative essay presents the writer's position?
Thesis statement or claim
Which part does a narrative essay usually NOT have?
a. Plot (what happens in the story)
b. Characters
c. Dialogue (conversation between characters)
d. Statistical data (numbers and facts)
d. Statistical data (numbers and facts)
12. Which of these is NOT a feature of informative writing?
a. Gives the writer’s opinions and tries to convince the reader
b. Gives facts and information
c. Explains a topic clearly
d. Uses clear and simple language
a. Gives the writer’s opinions and tries to convince the reader
What is figurative language?
Words that do not mean exactly what they say, but help create a picture or feeling (like similes and metaphors).
Dogs vs. cats is an example of:
a) a thesis statement
b) compare and contrast
c) figurative language
d) a narrative essay title
b) compare and contrast
What is the role of counterarguments (the other side or different opinion) in an argumentative essay?
To present an alternative viewpoint and refute (prove wrong or disagree with) it
In a narrative essay, what helps the story feel real and interesting to the reader?
a. Clear details that help you see, hear, and feel the story
b. Hard words that are difficult to understand
c. Charts and graphs with numbers
d. Arguments to convince the reader
a. Clear details that help you see, hear, and feel the story
What is the usual structure of an informative essay?
a. Beginning, story events, biggest moment, ending
b. Beginning, opinion, other opinion, ending
c. Beginning, body paragraphs, ending
d. None of these
c. Beginning, body paragraphs, ending
What is a group of lines in a poem called?
a) paragraph
b) stanza
c) rhyme
b) stanza
Which is an example of a thesis statement?
a) Some disagree with me
b) School should start later
c) Once upon a time, there was a dog named Pearl
d) The class shouted, "6-7!"
b) School should start later
True or False
An argumentative essay must always address opposing viewpoints.
True
What should a strong beginning in a narrative essay include?
a. A sentence that tells the reader to do something
b. A long explanation with many details about the topic
c. An argument to convince the reader
d. A clear idea about what the story will be about
d. A clear idea about what the story will be about
14. Which part of an informative essay includes the main idea (thesis)?
a. Body paragraphs
b. Ending (conclusion)
c. Beginning (introduction)
d. Title
c. Beginning (introduction)
A student writes an argumentative essay to persuade the reader that students shouldn't have homework. Which of the following statements would be considered the opposing argument?
a) Homework sucks.
b) Homework means students have less time to hang out with friends.
c) Homework is stressful.
d) Some say homework is helpful.
Some say homework is helpful.
True or False
Emotional language is the most effective way to persuade readers in an argumentative essay.
False
Which of the following is an example of a narrative essay topic?
a. The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture
b. My First Day at a New School
c. The Pros and Cons of Online Learning
d. A Review of Shakespeare’s "Hamlet"
b. My First Day at a New School
15. Which of the following is an example of an informative essay topic?
a. "Why You Should Adopt a Pet"
b. "The History of Ancient Egypt"
c. "The Best Movie of All Time"
d. "Why Online Learning is Better Than Classroom Learning"
b. "The History of Ancient Egypt"
Which of the following would be informative writing?
a) An essay on why cell phones shouldn't be allowed in school
b) An essay about the benefits of having homework
c) An essay about Guatemala
d) A story about your experience at the beginning of 6th grade
c) An essay about Guatemala