Identifying Author's Purpose in Writing

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What is the main focus when writing an informative essay?

Providing facts to back up your opinions (correct)

Making extreme demands

Including opinions to persuade the reader

Including statistics on unrelated topics

Why should you avoid making extreme demands in a persuasive essay?

To make the essay longer and more detailed

To ensure the reader agrees with your opinion

To make your essay more entertaining

Because extreme demands are unrealistic and may alienate the reader (correct)

What distinguishes an entertaining piece of writing?

Relatable characters, plot, and setting (correct)

Having a strong call to action

Including proven facts and statistics

Focusing only on realistic scenarios

What does the P in the acronym PIE stand for?

Persuade Signup and view all the answers

In a persuasive essay, what should be included to make arguments convincing?

Facts and information that can be proven Signup and view all the answers

What transformation would occur if a persuasive essay was changed into an informative essay?

Removing all opinions and focusing solely on facts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of persuading in writing?

A news article reporting on a natural disaster Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an informative essay?

To provide relevant facts to educate the reader Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mention as a common feature of persuasive writing?

Requesting a call to action Signup and view all the answers

When determining if an essay is persuasive, what question should you ask yourself according to the text?

Am I using my own opinion or asking the reader to do something? Signup and view all the answers

Which element is crucial in determining if a piece of writing is meant to entertain?

Incorporating relatable characters, plot, and setting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is likely to be a call to action in persuasive writing?

"Visit our website for more information" Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a persuasive essay to support the argument effectively?

Proven facts and statistics Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes persuasive writing from informative writing?

Presence of emotional appeals Signup and view all the answers

In persuasive writing, what role does the author's opinion play?

It is central in influencing the reader's stance Signup and view all the answers

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