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What kind of appeal in persuasive writing focuses on rationality and facts?
What kind of appeal in persuasive writing focuses on rationality and facts?
- Ethos
- Pathos
- Logos (correct)
- Parallelism
Which of the following literary devices uses a direct comparison between two unrelated things?
Which of the following literary devices uses a direct comparison between two unrelated things?
- Metaphor (correct)
- Repetition
- Simile
- Parallelism
What is the purpose of Monroe's motivated sequence's visualization stage in persuasive speeches?
What is the purpose of Monroe's motivated sequence's visualization stage in persuasive speeches?
- To elaborate on the outcomes of implementing the solution (correct)
- To present statistics and data
- To ask the audience to support the proposal
- To propose a solution to a problem
Which part of a persuasive speech summarizes the main points and calls for action from the audience?
Which part of a persuasive speech summarizes the main points and calls for action from the audience?
In persuasive writing, what does pathos appeal aim to elicit from the audience?
In persuasive writing, what does pathos appeal aim to elicit from the audience?
What is the purpose of using the phrase 'this proves that' in reasoning writing?
What is the purpose of using the phrase 'this proves that' in reasoning writing?
What is the main goal of an author when using comparison and contrast in a paper?
What is the main goal of an author when using comparison and contrast in a paper?
In how-to writing, what does 'rhetorical situation' refer to?
In how-to writing, what does 'rhetorical situation' refer to?
What is the purpose of using allusions in writing?
What is the purpose of using allusions in writing?
Which element is typically included in the opening paragraph of a news article according to the text?
Which element is typically included in the opening paragraph of a news article according to the text?
What is one technique used in propaganda as mentioned in the text?
What is one technique used in propaganda as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of prewriting according to the lesson summary?
What is the primary purpose of prewriting according to the lesson summary?
What does connotation of a word refer to in writing?
What does connotation of a word refer to in writing?
How does using analogies help writers in conveying their ideas?
How does using analogies help writers in conveying their ideas?
'Propaganda' is best defined as:
'Propaganda' is best defined as:
'Lead', 'Explanation', and 'Additional Information' are elements commonly found in which type of written piece?
'Lead', 'Explanation', and 'Additional Information' are elements commonly found in which type of written piece?
What is the primary purpose of informational nonfiction texts?
What is the primary purpose of informational nonfiction texts?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an informational nonfiction text mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an informational nonfiction text mentioned in the passage?
What is the primary purpose of a speech as an informational text?
What is the primary purpose of a speech as an informational text?
Which of the following is NOT a typical organizational feature found in informational nonfiction texts?
Which of the following is NOT a typical organizational feature found in informational nonfiction texts?
What types of visual aids are commonly used in informational nonfiction texts?
What types of visual aids are commonly used in informational nonfiction texts?
What is the purpose of a review as an informational nonfiction text?
What is the purpose of a review as an informational nonfiction text?
Which of the following statements about informational nonfiction texts is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about informational nonfiction texts is NOT true?
What is the purpose of an editorial in an informational nonfiction text?
What is the purpose of an editorial in an informational nonfiction text?
Which of the following organizational patterns is NOT mentioned as being used in informational nonfiction texts?
Which of the following organizational patterns is NOT mentioned as being used in informational nonfiction texts?
What is the purpose of an article in a reference book, according to the passage?
What is the purpose of an article in a reference book, according to the passage?
What is a key aspect of effective prewriting?
What is a key aspect of effective prewriting?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an informational text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an informational text?
What is the purpose of previewing an informational text before reading?
What is the purpose of previewing an informational text before reading?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five components of a newspaper article?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five components of a newspaper article?
What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?
What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?
What does the 'E' in the CER strategy stand for?
What does the 'E' in the CER strategy stand for?
What should be avoided in persuasive writing, according to the text?
What should be avoided in persuasive writing, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of informational text mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a type of informational text mentioned in the passage?
What should a journalist consider when writing a newspaper article?
What should a journalist consider when writing a newspaper article?
What is the purpose of the 'reasoning' component in the CER strategy?
What is the purpose of the 'reasoning' component in the CER strategy?
What is the primary purpose of informational nonfiction texts mentioned in the passage?
What is the primary purpose of informational nonfiction texts mentioned in the passage?
Which type of informational nonfiction text is described as 'where a topic or event is evaluated'?
Which type of informational nonfiction text is described as 'where a topic or event is evaluated'?
According to the passage, what is the purpose of an editorial in an informational nonfiction text?
According to the passage, what is the purpose of an editorial in an informational nonfiction text?
What is the primary purpose of a speech as an informational nonfiction text?
What is the primary purpose of a speech as an informational nonfiction text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a typical organizational feature found in informational nonfiction texts?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a typical organizational feature found in informational nonfiction texts?
What type of informational nonfiction text is described as 'focusing on a specific discipline and is written by an expert in that field'?
What type of informational nonfiction text is described as 'focusing on a specific discipline and is written by an expert in that field'?
According to the passage, what is the purpose of an article in a reference book?
According to the passage, what is the purpose of an article in a reference book?
What type of informational nonfiction text is described as 'articles written by the editor of a newspaper or magazine'?
What type of informational nonfiction text is described as 'articles written by the editor of a newspaper or magazine'?
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a type of informational nonfiction text mentioned?
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a type of informational nonfiction text mentioned?
What is the primary purpose of visual aids like graphs, diagrams, and illustrations in informational nonfiction texts?
What is the primary purpose of visual aids like graphs, diagrams, and illustrations in informational nonfiction texts?
What are the key components of persuasive writing mentioned in the text?
What are the key components of persuasive writing mentioned in the text?
What does the acronym CER, as mentioned in the text, stand for?
What does the acronym CER, as mentioned in the text, stand for?
What type of writing is focused on informing an audience about a topic or building upon a known idea?
What type of writing is focused on informing an audience about a topic or building upon a known idea?
What should a journalist consider when beginning to write a newspaper article?
What should a journalist consider when beginning to write a newspaper article?
Why is mind mapping ideas mentioned as important in prewriting?
Why is mind mapping ideas mentioned as important in prewriting?
What is the purpose of using organizational aids in an informational text?
What is the purpose of using organizational aids in an informational text?
What is the primary goal of effective prewriting as discussed in the passage?
What is the primary goal of effective prewriting as discussed in the passage?
Why is it important for an author to use comparison and contrast in a paper?
Why is it important for an author to use comparison and contrast in a paper?
What should an author do before reading an informational text?
What should an author do before reading an informational text?
What is one common feature found at the end of informational texts?
What is one common feature found at the end of informational texts?
What is the primary goal of persuasive writing according to the text?
What is the primary goal of persuasive writing according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main persuasive writing techniques mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main persuasive writing techniques mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of using parallelism in persuasive writing?
What is the purpose of using parallelism in persuasive writing?
Which part of a persuasive speech layout summarizes the main points and calls for action from the audience?
Which part of a persuasive speech layout summarizes the main points and calls for action from the audience?
In the problem-solution persuasive speech, what is the first step taken by the speaker?
In the problem-solution persuasive speech, what is the first step taken by the speaker?
What is the purpose of the visualization stage in Monroe's motivated sequence of persuasive speeches?
What is the purpose of the visualization stage in Monroe's motivated sequence of persuasive speeches?
Which literary device directly compares two unrelated things without using linking words like 'like' or 'as'?
Which literary device directly compares two unrelated things without using linking words like 'like' or 'as'?
What is the aim of using pathos in persuasive writing?
What is the aim of using pathos in persuasive writing?
Which part of a basic persuasive speech layout provides evidence and examples to support the main points?
Which part of a basic persuasive speech layout provides evidence and examples to support the main points?
What is the purpose of using the phrase 'this shows that' or 'this proves that' in reasoning writing?
What is the purpose of using the phrase 'this shows that' or 'this proves that' in reasoning writing?
What is the primary purpose of using comparison and contrast in an informational text, according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of using comparison and contrast in an informational text, according to the passage?
What is the main purpose of using analogies in writing, as described in the passage?
What is the main purpose of using analogies in writing, as described in the passage?
According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of using connotation, allusion, and analogy in writing?
According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of using connotation, allusion, and analogy in writing?
What is the primary purpose of including direct quotes from witnesses or people involved in a news article, according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of including direct quotes from witnesses or people involved in a news article, according to the passage?
What is the main goal of prewriting, as described in the lesson summary?
What is the main goal of prewriting, as described in the lesson summary?
What is the primary purpose of using visual aids like graphs, diagrams, and illustrations in informational nonfiction texts?
What is the primary purpose of using visual aids like graphs, diagrams, and illustrations in informational nonfiction texts?
According to the passage, what is the primary goal of using organizational aids, such as headings and subheadings, in informational nonfiction texts?
According to the passage, what is the primary goal of using organizational aids, such as headings and subheadings, in informational nonfiction texts?
What is the primary purpose of including 'Additional Information' in the structure of a news article, as described in the passage?
What is the primary purpose of including 'Additional Information' in the structure of a news article, as described in the passage?
According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of using the 'Lead' section in the structure of a news article?
According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of using the 'Lead' section in the structure of a news article?
What is the primary purpose of using propaganda techniques, such as name calling or stereotyping, in informational nonfiction texts, according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of using propaganda techniques, such as name calling or stereotyping, in informational nonfiction texts, according to the passage?
