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This part of the essay presents a
call to action.__________
A. Body
B.Conclusion
C.Introduction
D. None of the above
Which of the following is a reliable source for
supporting an argument in an essay?
A. A personal blog without citations
B. An article from peer-reviewed academic journal
C. A Wikipedia page
D. A social media post
essay?
A.To inform the reader about the topic
B.To persuade the reader to agree with a
specific viewpoint
C.To entertain the reader
D.To summarize different perspectives
_What should the thesis statement of an
argumentative essay do?
A . P r e s e n t t h e w r i t e r ’s o p i n i o n w i t h o u t
supporting evidence
B. Introduce the main points of the essay in
detail
C. Clearly state the writer’s position on the
topic and preview the main arguments
D. Pose a question for the reader to consider
Why should we include counterarguments
in an argumentative essay?
A. To confuse the reader with conflicting
information
B. To acknowledge and address opposing
viewpoints
C. To avoid supporting the writer’s main
argument
D. To repeat the same information in
different words
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Your thesis statement must include the How should evidence be incorporated
points you will discuss. At least how into an argumentative essay?
many should you have in your essay?
A. Three A. Only at the beginning of the essay
C. Four B. Throughout the essay to support
B. One claims
D. Two C. Only in the conclusion
D. Only in the counterargument section

Which of the following is the best counterargument?

A. The result of several studies has shown that
Which of the following writing technique is
corporal punishment is harmful. used to inform the reader about a topic
B. Poor cognitive development skills is also a result of
the stress caused from the anxiety
without attempting to persuade or argue a
associated with corporal punishment. specific viewpoint?
C. Corporal punishment can cause children to have a
poor view of their own self-worth,
A. Persuasive language
which may be an entirely internalized behavior. B. Argumentative structure
D. Although corporal punishment can provide positive
and temporary child compliance, the effects of such
C. Expository writing
action are deleterious and can last for many years. D. Emotional appeal

Which of the following is a persuasive What writing technique involves

writing technique aimed at appealing to presenting a clear and logical sequence of
the reader’s emotions? ideas to support a particular viewpoint?
A. providing statistical evidence
B. Using logical reasoning A. Persuasive language
C. Employing anecdotes and personal B. Argumentative structure
stories C. Expository writing
D. Presenting counterarguments D. Descriptive writing

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Which of the following situations used persuasive What is the primary goal of argumentative
language in writing? writing?

A. Stating facts without interpretation A. To entertain the reader

B. Presenting a balanced view of the topic
C. Using loaded words to evoke a strong
emotional response
D. Providing a comprehensive analysis of
multiple perspectives
B. To inform the reader about a topic
C. To persuade the reader to accept a specific
viewpoint
D. To describe a process or event

Which of the following is NOT a How does informative writing differ from persuasive
writing?
persuasive writing technique? A. Informative writing presents a biased viewpoint, while
persuasive writing presents facts objectively.
B. Informative writing aims to inform the reader without
A Logical reasoning attempting to persuade, while persuasive writing aims to
B. Emotional appeal convince the reader to adopt a specific viewpoint.
C. Informative writing uses emotional appeals, while
C. Presenting counterarguments persuasive writing relies on logical reasoning.
D. Informative writing presents opinions, while
D. Personal anecdotes persuasive writing presents only facts.

What is the main purpose of an How might exposition be used in an

argumentative essay?
expository essay or text? A. To create suspense
A. To entertain B. To present background information and
B. To persuade context
C. To inform/explain C. To make emotional appeals
D. To make hesitation
D. To influence

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy
for persuasive writing?
A. Appealing to the reader’s emotions
B. Presenting logical reasoning and
evidence
C. Ignoring opposing viewpoints
D. Using rhetorical questions to engage
the reader
What writing technique involves using strong,
vivid language to create a sensory experience
for the reader?
A. Persuasive language
B. Descriptive language
C. Argumentative language
D. Expository language
What is the purpose of using rhetorical
questions in persuasive writing?
A. To confuse the reader
B. To provide factual information
C. To engage the reader and prompt
them to consider the writer’s viewpoint
D. To present a balanced argument
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How can writer’s use evidence effectively in
persuasive writing?
A. By presenting only one side of the argument
B. By cherry-picking data that supports their
viewpoint
C. By providing a balanced presentation of
evidence from multiple perspectives
D. By avoiding evidence altogether to maintain
objectively
Which of the following is a characteristic of
persuasive writing?
A. Presenting both sides of an argument equally
B. Providing unbiased information without
attempting to influence the reader
C. Advocating for a specific viewpoint or action
D. Avoiding emotional appeals to maintain
objectively
Which writing technique involves anticipating
and addressing potential objections or
counterarguments?
A. Persuasive language
B. Descriptive language
C. Preemptive rebuttal
D. Expository writing
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What is the primary purpose of using persuasive
techniques in writing?
A. to entertain the reader
B. To inform the reader
C. To convince the reader
D. To present a neutral analysis
How should the writer address any flaw or
weaknesses in the selection being
critiqued?
A. Ignore them to maintain a positive tone
B. Provide constructive criticism with
supporting evidence
C. Exaggerate them to discredit the
selection entirely
D. Avoid mentioning them to avoid conflict
How should the writer approach providing evidence
to support their evaluation in a critique?
A. Only use evidence that directly supports the
writer’s opinion
B. Present a balanced selection of evidence both
supporting and contradicting the writer’s opinion
C. Ignore evidence that contradicts the writer’s
opinion
D. Use evidence only form personal experience,
not form the selection itself
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What writing technique is used to support
the writer’s evaluation in an independent
critique?
A. Providing a detailed plot summary
B. Presenting evidence from the selection
itself
C. Including personal opinions without
justification
D. Ignoring any weaknesses in the
selection
What is the purpose of the conclusion in a
critique?
A. To introduce new arguments not
previously discussed
B. To summarize the main points of the
critique and reiterate the evaluation
C. To provide a detailed analysis of the
selection’s strengths
D. To apologize for any criticisms made in
the critique
Which of the following best describes the
writer’s role in a critique?
A. To convince the reader to agree with the
writer’s opinion
B. To provide an unbiased evaluation based on
evidence and analysis
C. To summarize the selection without
providing any personal input
D. To rewrite the selection with minor
adjustments to improve it
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Which approach to literary critique In a structuralist/formalist approach, what

focuses on analyzing the underlying aspect of the literary selection would be
structure, form, and language of a most closely examined?
text? A. the historical context in which the
A. Structuralist/formalist selection was written
B. The author’s moral message
B. Moralist
C. The organization and patterns of
C. Marxist
language within the text
D. Feminist D. the portrayal of gender roles

What literary criticism approach What element in a literary

analyzes the structure or form of each
work is described as the
individual part of a story and it focuses
only on the text itself? series of related events?
A. Morali Approach A. Theme
B. Formalist Approach B. Plot
C. Marxist Approach
C. Rising Action
D. Feminist
D. Setting

Which of the following refers to the evaluation,

What is the most exciting part analysis, description, or interpretation of
of a story? literary works?
A. Literary approach
A. Exposition B. Literary device
B. Climax C. Literary criticism
D. Literary text
C. Resolution
D. Ending

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What does a structuralist/formalist

critique seek to uncover about a literary
selection?
A. The historical events that influenced
the author
B. The author’s moral stance
C. The underlying structure, form and
An essay is ______
a.A song with a story
b.A type of writing that has organize paragraphs
c.A type of writing that requires research
d.A poem that has many stanzas

language.
D. The representation of social class

This part summarizes and reiterates

What do you call an idea which the
the thesis statement of an informative
opinions of people are different?
text.
a)Introduction
a)Argument
b)Body
b)Issue
c)Conclusion
c)Claim
d)Opening statement
d)Evidence

Which of these terms is often used

It is the purpose of an informative text. interchangeably with the word “critique”?
a.To entertain a)Summary
b.To educate b)Synopsis
c.To narrative c)Review
d.To persuade d)Report