Elementary School: 1st and 2nd Grade - English Language - Writing Persuasively Solution

Q.1.

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

Q.2.

Which of the following forms would NOT be suitable for persuasive writing?

Q.3.

What is the difference between writing to argue and writing to persuade?

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Writing to argue should be emotional; writing to persuade should be dispassionate
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Writing to argue presents each side of an argument; writing to persuade can be more one-sided
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Writing to argue allows you to be more biased; writing to persuade should be balanced
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There are no differences; they are both the same

Q.4.

When writing to persuade, you may express...

Q.5.

What might happen if you do not consider the needs of your audience?

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Your audience will be less likely to be engaged or be persuaded to change their minds
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Your audience will rebel against you
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Your audience will certainly change their minds
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You will be sent to see the headteacher

Q.6.

How does using an anecdote make your writing more effective and, therefore, persuasive?

Q.7.

What should be included in the introduction to a piece of persuasive writing?

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A joke
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A list of all your qualifications
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A brief autobiography
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A clear statement of the view with which you would like the audience to agree

Q.8.

What does it mean to 'appeal to reason'?

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To exclude emotive language from your writing
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To support your points with evidence
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To build your arguments logically while recognizing your audience as logical people
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To appeal to a shared sense of morality

Q.9.

Which of the following exam questions requires a piece of persuasive writing in answer?

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A local business wants to start a puppy farm. Write a speech opposing their planning application
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Write a magazine article to inform readers about a recent 'reading challenge' at your school
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Write an article reviewing a new local restaurant
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Describe the scene in a city center on a hot summer's day

Q.10.

Given the answer to question nine, who would be your audience?