Persuasive Writing Trivia Questions

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    What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

    • To convince your reader to agree with your idea
    • To give facts about a topic
    • To tell a story
    • To make somebody do everything you say
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Explore the essentials of persuasive writing with this trivia quiz. Learn how to plan, develop, and revise persuasive essays effectively, aiming to sway your audience and inspire action. Perfect for enhancing persuasive writing skills.

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  • 2. 

    How should you start planning for a persuasive essay?

    • Write a final draft.

    • Copy something from your schoolbooks.

    • Read the prompt carefully and write down your ideas.

    • Check for mistakes.

    Correct Answer
    A. Read the prompt carefully and write down your ideas.
    Explanation
    To start planning for a persuasive essay, it is important to read the prompt carefully and write down your ideas. This allows you to fully understand the requirements of the essay and brainstorm relevant points and arguments. By doing so, you can effectively organize your thoughts and develop a strong foundation for your essay. Writing a final draft and checking for mistakes come later in the writing process, after the initial planning stage.

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  • 3. 

    How should the conclusion for a persuasive paper make your reader feel?

    • Ready to take the action you suggest in your paper

    • Ready to do the opposite of what your paper says

    • Offended and bored

    • Confused

    Correct Answer
    A. Ready to take the action you suggest in your paper
    Explanation
    The conclusion for a persuasive paper should make the reader feel ready to take the action suggested in the paper. This is because the purpose of a persuasive paper is to convince the reader to agree with the writer's viewpoint and take a specific course of action. The conclusion is the final opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the reader and motivate them to act.

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  • 4. 

    Why is the audience for your persuasive writing important?

    • They are the people who have to take the writing test.

    • They are the people who have the power to make your idea come true.

    • They are the people who have already taken the writing test.

    • They are the people who will clap if it's good.

    Correct Answer
    A. They are the people who have the power to make your idea come true.
    Explanation
    The audience for persuasive writing is important because they are the ones who have the power to make your idea come true. Persuasive writing aims to convince and influence the audience to take a specific action or adopt a particular viewpoint. Therefore, it is crucial to understand and consider the needs, interests, and motivations of the audience in order to effectively persuade them. By appealing to their desires, values, and beliefs, you can increase the likelihood of them supporting and implementing your ideas.

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  • 5. 

    How should you revise your paper?

    • Make your ideas shorter and harder to understand.

    • Put periods after all your sentences.

    • Add more to your ideas and use more interesting words.

    • Recopy your paper in neat cursive writing.

    Correct Answer
    A. Add more to your ideas and use more interesting words.
    Explanation
    To revise your paper, you should add more to your ideas and use more interesting words. This will help to enhance the content and make it more engaging for the readers. By expanding on your ideas and incorporating a wider range of vocabulary, you can provide a more comprehensive and captivating paper.

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  • 6. 

    Which of these is a good way to develop your paper (make it longer and better)?

    • Give examples.

    • Compare how it is now to how it would be with your idea.

    • Make a plan.

    • All of the above are good ways to develop.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above are good ways to develop.
    Explanation
    All of the given options are good ways to develop a paper. Giving examples helps to provide evidence and support for the ideas presented in the paper. Comparing the current state of the paper to how it would be with the idea helps to highlight the potential improvements and benefits. Making a plan helps to organize the thoughts and structure of the paper, ensuring a logical flow of ideas. Therefore, all of these approaches contribute to making the paper longer and better.

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