True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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B.6
“Relevant, intriguing, and maybe” are all words that grab your reader’s attention and
helps to persuade them.
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2.
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B.6
“If the bridge is not built by the date that is stated in the contract your job with this
corporation will be terminated.”
The word that really grabs the attention of the reader and emphasizes
the importance of the statement is “stated.”
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3.
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B.6
“The wooden frame is set on top of the dresser because there is nowhere else to place
it.”
This is an example of an effective persuasive
sentence.
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4.
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B.6
When debating an issue you are trying to hurt your opponent.
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B.6
Topic sentences are important in written proposals.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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B.6
“As he walked down the river Louis noticed something shining on the
bottom.”
This is an example of ______ writing. a. | expository | d. | All of the
above | b. | persuasive | e. | None of the above | c. | transitory | | | | |
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B.6
“By running for student council you will have the power to influence what takes place at
school.”
This is an example of a. | expository
writing. | c. | transitory
writing. | b. | persuasive writing. | d. | All of the above | | | | |
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C.6
“As you walk into the palace you will see many statues of victorious warriors perched high above
your head. With each step that you take you will hear the hallow “clunk” of your dress
shoes as you walk on the most expensive marble floors in the world. The money for all of these
luxuries and more comes from money that could have been spent on more important things like education
and law enforcement.”
Which sentence
truly alerts you to the intentions of the author? a. | “As you walk into the palace you will see many statues of
victorious warriors perched high above your head. | c. | The money for all of these luxuries and more comes from money
that could have been spent on more important things like education and law
enforcement.”
| b. | With each step that you take you will hear the hallow
“clunk” of your dress shoes as you walk on the most expensive marble floors in the world.
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9.
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B.6
Pros | Cons | He is very
cute. | He isn’t the nicest person in the
world. | He has a really cool
car. | He is a bit wild. I don’t think that my parents would
approve. | He has the greatest
eyes. | He’s not the sharpest crayon in the
box. | | |
You can use a chart like this to help you form an opinion on an
issue.
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B.6
The reason to test your argument before writing your final proposal is a. | to spot any weak
spots in your argument. | d. | Both A and
B | b. | to get your
audience to agree with you. | e. | Both A and
C | c. | ensure that your
argument is structurally and logically sound. | | | | |
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