Persuasive Writing
What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion or take a specific action.
What is the main purpose of narrative writing?
To tell a story or share a moral.
What is the main purpose of an informative text?
To provide information or explain a topic.
What does this idiom mean? "It is raining cats and dogs".
Meaning: Raining very heavily.
What is Mr Raymond's last name?
Duong
What is Pathos?
It is a technique where writers try to persuade readers through creating an emotional response.
What is an antagonist?
An antagonist is a character in a story that opposes the main character (usually seen as a villain but not always).
Name two text feature commonly found in informative texts.
Headings, subheadings, or diagrams.
What mythical creature is half man and half horse?
Centaur
How old is Mr Raymond?
Provide 3 examples of Persuasive Texts!
Advertisements, Speeches, Letters and Essays, Debates.
Describe how to make a character seem more realistic in a narrative.
By giving them relatable traits, dialogue, or emotions.
What is the term for an informative text written in step-by-step format? For example a text on how to plant and grow a sunflower seed.
Procedural text
How many continents are on Earth?
There are seven continents on Earth
Is Mr Raymond or Mr Nathan older?
Mr Nathan is older.
What is the term for a statement that shows the opposing side’s argument and then disproves it?
Rebuttal
What does it mean to show not tell?
It is where the writer helps the reader experience the story through vivid details, actions, and senses, rather than directly stating facts or emotions.
It allows the reader to draw their own conclusions and feel more immersed in the writing.
What is the difference between a glossary and an index?
A glossary provides definitions of terms, while an index lists topics with page numbers.
What has hands but can’t clap?
A clock
True or false: Mr Raymond has 4 siblings
False: Mr Raymond only has 2 siblings, both older.
What are the three appeals used in persuasive writing in which we have covered over the past term. Provide a definition of each one.
Pathos: To appeal using emotion
Ethos: To appeal using reliability and trustworthy credit
Logos: To appeal based on facts and reason
What is an unreliable narrator in a narrative.
An unreliable narrator misleads the reader, often creating mystery or surprise. A writer should consider the narrator’s biases, motives, or limitations and carefully plan clues that reveal the truth without losing the reader's trust entirely.
Explain how text features like headings, diagrams, and captions contribute to the reader's understanding of an informative text.
Text features organize and highlight key information, making it easier for readers to locate specific details and understand complex topics. Diagrams provide visual explanations, headings summarize sections, and captions clarify images or charts.
What do we call a word or phrase that reads the same backward as it does forward? (Example: “racecar”)
Palindrome
Who is Mr Raymond's star student?
Trick question: no one, everyone is equal! :)