Informative Writing Techniques Quiz

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A persuasive writer should state their opinion with a ______ statement that clearly expresses their point of view.

declarative

An excellent persuasion technique is the use of ______.

empathy

Emotional appeal is important for persuasive writing, as it targets the audience's ______, while also providing a logical explanation for why their beliefs should change.

sensitivities

In the ______ paragraphs, you should provide evidence and examples to support your thesis or claim.

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

A strong ______ should restate your main points and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

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

In persuasive writing, it's important to address and ______ counterarguments or opposing viewpoints.

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

Informative essays are a type of writing that explains a certain ______ or a topic.

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

The author of an informative essay is kind of like a ______ at a newspaper: only there to state the facts, not to offer any sort of opinion.

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

In this type of an essay, the writer should refrain from pointing out his ______ ideas and beliefs.

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

In writing informative essays, you can present your topic through the following ways: ______.

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

Be as ______ as possible so the readers can use the information provided to draw their own conclusions about the topic without you influencing that conclusion in any direction.

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

______ is the bane of informative writing and you should avoid it at all costs.

<p>Biased information</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an argumentative essay, it is important to prepare a list of the ______ in your plan before you start writing.

<p>pros and cons</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the most important ______ that support your argument and the most important to refute and focus on them.

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

Select the appropriate approach for your argument - do you find it better to 'sell' your argument first and then present the ______ and disprove them?

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

Do you prefer to save the best for last when presenting your argument or do you choose to present the ______ first?

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

In argumentative writing, the body paragraphs should focus on presenting the ______ for your argument.

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

The conclusion of an argumentative essay should summarize the main points and reiterate the ______ of your argument.

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

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