Mastering Persuasive Texts
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Which of the following best defines a persuasive text?

  • A fictional story that aims to entertain readers.
  • A nonfiction composition that aims to convince readers to believe in or do something. (correct)
  • A text that provides information about a specific topic.
  • A text that describes a person, place, or thing.

What are the various reasons an author may have for writing a persuasive text?

  • To entertain readers and make them laugh.
  • To change readers' thinking or belief system. (correct)
  • To provide information and educate readers.
  • To describe a person, place, or thing.

What does the word 'intention' mean?

  • Showing or expressing a careful judgment about something or someone.
  • The purpose of doing an action or saying something. (correct)
  • A nonfiction composition that aims to convince readers to believe in or do something.
  • The act of convincing others to agree with you.

What does the word 'persuade' mean?

<p>The act of convincing others to agree with you. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'critical' mean?

<p>Showing or expressing a careful judgment about something or someone. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of a persuasive text?

<p>To change readers' thinking or belief system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using context clues and word parts in a persuasive text?

<p>To infer the meaning of unfamiliar words. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of enumerating the reasons for writing a persuasive text?

<p>To provide information and educate readers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of persuasive text?

<p>Nonfiction articles and essays. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of persuasive text?

<p>quoting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to create a sense of solidarity among readers in a persuasive text?

<p>Use of pronouns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using questions in a persuasive text?

<p>To encourage critical thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of analogy in a persuasive text?

<p>Comparing health to wealth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using evidence and reasons in a persuasive text?

<p>To provide examples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way to develop ideas in a persuasive text?

<p>Use of opinions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an editorial in a persuasive text?

<p>To present opinions and interpretations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an advertisement in a persuasive text?

<p>To entice people to buy a product (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a speech in a persuasive text?

<p>To deliver a message in front of an audience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an essay in a persuasive text?

<p>To focus on a single subject (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are some types of (exercise) that are beneficial to the body?

<p>Endurance, flexibility, strength, and balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does (stress management) require?

<p>Coping strategies to relax the mind and body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What problems do people with cardiovascular disease experience?

<p>Nerve and heart problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the keys to having good nutrition?

<p>Maintaining a balanced diet and eating regular meals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'frugivores' mean in the sentence 'Humans are frugivores'?

<p>Animals that primarily eat fruits and vegetables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'cardiovascular' mean in the sentence 'People who suffer from cardiovascular disease'?

<p>Related to the heart and blood vessels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'independent' mean in the sentence 'My older sister is quite independent'?

<p>Able to do things on one's own without help (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: An advertisement is a form of public communication.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A persuasive speech is meant to entice people to buy a product.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A persuasive essay usually focuses on multiple subjects.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Using pronouns like 'we' and 'us' creates a sense of unity among readers.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Analogies can be used to illustrate a point in a persuasive text.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Context clues can help you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Antonym context clues are often signaled by words such as whereas, unlike, or as opposed to.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Synonym context clues are found in sentences where a word with a similar meaning is used to give hints about the meaning of a more complex term.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Inference clues are general context clues that directly describe the meaning of a word.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Word parts, such as prefixes and suffixes, can help you determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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