20 Questions
Which part of an argumentative essay introduces the topic of the essay?
Opening paragraph
What are evaluative language in an argumentative essay?
Sentences which give an evaluation of something
What is the purpose of multimodal elements in a written text?
To help readers get an idea and express ideas clearly
Which type of text classification includes story books with pictures and newspapers?
Printed
What is the purpose of a rhetorical question in a written text?
To emphasize a point without expecting a direct answer
What does a thesis statement do?
States the main point of the essay and outlines the key arguments
What is the difference between intrapersonal and interpersonal?
Intrapersonal is between you and yourself, while interpersonal is between two or more people
What is an assertion?
A statement declared positively, often without support or proof
What does a claim of fact focus on?
Statements about how things were in the past, how they are at present, or how they will be in the future
What is advocacy focused on?
An organized effort which seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group
What is the purpose of a claim of policy?
To argue that something should or should not be done to solve a problem
What does a thesis statement do?
Clearly outlines the key arguments to be discussed
What is the difference between intrapersonal and interpersonal?
Intrapersonal is between you and yourself, while interpersonal is between two or more people
What is advocacy focused on?
An organized effort to influence decision-making within a specific group
What does a claim of value use to emphasize the value of something?
Value words like good or bad
What is the purpose of the opening paragraph (exposition) in an argumentative essay?
To introduce the topic and capture the readers' interest
Which language feature is commonly found in an argumentative essay to express permission, prohibition, ability, suggestion, or advice?
Modals
What is the purpose of multimodal elements in a written text?
To work with each other in expressing ideas effectively
Which part of an argumentative essay is responsible for restating or summarizing the important ideas and arguments in the essay?
Closing paragraph (Restatement of positions)
What kind of sentences are used to express a fact or explain an idea in an argumentative essay?
Declarative sentences
Test your understanding of thesis writing concepts such as thesis statement, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, opinion, and assertion. This quiz is based on the teachings of Ma’am G and Sabe.
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