Formative Assessment 8.

In a persuasive writing, what technique uses

emotive language to help sway the readers to
Name: __________________________ side with the writer or to do what he says?
A. ethos
Grade & Section: ________________ C. pathos
B. logos
Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the D. rhetorical question
correct answer. 9. In choosing a topic for an informative essay, it
must be ______.
1. Which type of writing aims to educate the A. broad
reader about a topic or idea? C. narrow
A. Argumentative Writing B. extensive
C. Informative Writing D. specific
B. Descriptive Writing 10. Which of the following is a thesis statement?
D. Persuasive Writing A. An app or tablet can provide children
2. In an informative writing, the following are with an alternate medium for education.
considered evidence except _____. B. Gifted children can also benefit from
A. data technology-based learning environments.
C. opinion C. The use of technology and screen time
B. facts can be positive for children.
D. statistics D. Technology allows children to excel
3. Which type of writing that aims at convincing academically.
people to think, feel, or to act in the writer’s
way? True or False. Write T if the statement is true
A. Argumentative Writing and F if otherwise.
C. Informative Writing _____1. Biased information is needed in
B. Descriptive Writing informative writing.
D. Persuasive Writing _____2. Persuasive writing usually ends with a
4. This part of the informative writing call to action.
summarizes and reiterates the thesis _____3. Argumentative writing adopts a fair,
statement of an informative text. formal, and aggressive tone.
A. body _____4. Accurate and essential data are included
C. introduction in an informative text.
B. conclusion _____5. In explaining a topic, reliable and credible
D. thesis statement sources are needed.
5. “Most people believe that there is a God, so it _____6. Arguments are respectful of all point of
must be true.” What persuasive writing views (POV).
technique is used in this statement? _____7. The thesis statement is the most
A. bandwagon significant component of an informative text.
C. pathos _____8. In the conclusion, no other arguments
B. logos should be introduced anymore.
D. repetition _____9. The body paragraphs of an
6. Which type of writing aims at presenting a argumentative essay should be at least four
claim on an issue and the evidence to prove paragraphs.
his point? _____10. A rhetorical question is a question that
A. Argumentative Writing is intended to be answered.
C. Informative Writing
B. Descriptive Writing
D. Persuasive Writing
7. Which part of an argumentative essay is
reserved for acknowledging opposing claims?
A. body
C. conclusion
B. counterargument
D. introduction