Purpose of Argumentative Essay

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What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

To present differing opinions without persuasion

To change the reader's mind and convince them to agree with the writer (correct)

To list facts without attempting to influence the reader

To summarize a topic

When writing an argumentative essay, what should the writer assume about the reader?

The reader is less intelligent than the writer

The reader disagrees with them (correct)

The reader agrees with them

The reader understands their perspective

Which language feature directly engages the audience in the writing?

Third person perspective

Addresses the reader (correct)

Present tense

Passive voice

What type of relationships do logical connectives like 'therefore' and 'because' establish between ideas?

Cause-and-effect (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what perspective does first-person writing occur?

Speaking directly from the 'I' perspective (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is used in the third-person point of view?

Pronouns like 'they', 'she', 'he', 'it' or names (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's message to the readers known as?

Theme (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following appeals to the sense of smell?

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for descriptive language that creates images in the reader's mind through their senses?

Imagery (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the moralist approach focus on?

A correct way to be in relationships and family processes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following appeals to the sense of touch?

The rough bark of the tree felt cool and rough against her skin. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key focus of Marxist literary criticism?

Analyzing how literature reflects or challenges power structures and class divisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Marxist criticism approach the historical context of a literary work?

It analyzes the historical context to understand the social and political climate that influenced the author's perspective (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Marxist approach to literature?

Identifying the class struggle and portrayal of socioeconomic backgrounds within the narrative (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do Marxist critics analyze the concept of materialism in literature?

They examine how characters' material possessions, working conditions, and access to resources shape their lives and the plot (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'false consciousness' in Marxist literary criticism?

Characters who are unaware of their class oppression and do not recognize their situation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the limitations of Marxist literary criticism?

It offers valuable insights but is just one lens through which literature can be interpreted (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary focus of Marxist literary criticism?

Studying the impact of the ruling class on the laborers and the uneven distribution of wealth and privileges in society (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage describe the Marxist view of literature?

Literature is a product of the social and economic reality, particularly the class struggles between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Marxist literary criticism according to the passage?

To understand the impact of the ruling class on the laborers and the uneven distribution of wealth and privileges in society (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following aspects of morality in literature is NOT mentioned in the passage?

The influence of societal norms, values, and taboos on the portrayal of morality (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the Marxist view on the relationship between literature and society?

Literature is a product of the social and economic reality, particularly the class struggles between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage describe the Marxist approach to analyzing literature?

The Marxist approach examines the cultural and historical context of the literary work. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the key points, what is the role of the reader in creating meaning from a text?

The reader actively participates in constructing meaning through their personal experiences and background. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the reader-response approach, according to the key points?

Analyzing the author's use of literary devices and techniques. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the key points, what is the role of textual evidence in the reader-response approach?

Textual evidence is used to support and validate the reader's personal responses and interpretations. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the key points, is there a single "correct" meaning for a text in the reader-response approach?

No, the approach acknowledges that multiple valid interpretations can exist based on different readers' experiences. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the reader's background influence the meaning created from a text, according to the key points?

The reader's background combines with the text itself to form the meaning. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the key points, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the reader-response approach?

Focusing solely on the author's intended meaning and dismissing personal responses. (B) Signup and view all the answers