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?

    <p>Persuade</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Facts and information that can be proven</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Removing all opinions and focusing solely on facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A news article reporting on a natural disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of an informative essay?

    <p>To provide relevant facts to educate the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Requesting a call to action</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Incorporating relatable characters, plot, and setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>&quot;Visit our website for more information&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Proven facts and statistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes persuasive writing from informative writing?

    <p>Presence of emotional appeals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is central in influencing the reader's stance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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