Writing Opinions and Arguments: A Comprehensive Guide for Third Graders

Question 1

How can you make your writing more persuasive by using your own experiences?

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Share stories about things you've seen or done.

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Make up a story that supports your point.

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Talk about what your friends and family think.

Question 2

How can language and tone make your opinion writing more persuasive?

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Using persuasive language and an engaging tone can help grab the reader's attention and make your writing more convincing.

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Language and tone don't affect the persuasiveness of opinion writing.

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Using strong language and a serious tone will make your writing more persuasive.

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Using technical language and a neutral tone will make your writing more persuasive.

Question 3

Why do we need to include sources in an opinion argument?

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To avoid copying others' work without giving credit

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To make the argument more fun to read

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To make the argument longer

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To trick the reader

Question 4

Why is it important to have a strong and clear thesis statement in an opinion argument?

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It helps the reader quickly understand the main idea of the argument.

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It makes the argument more exciting and interesting.

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It helps the writer organize their thoughts.

Question 5

Why is it important to use unbiased language when writing an opinion piece?

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Using unbiased language can prevent misunderstandings and make your argument stronger.

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Using biased language can make it hard for people to understand your opinion.

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Using biased language can help you connect with your audience.

Question 6

Which part of the opinion argument would be most helpful in convincing you that all students should participate in a mandatory after-school sports program?

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Specific examples of how sports benefit students

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Strong emotional language to evoke feelings about the topic

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A personal story about the writer's experience with sports

Question 7

When evaluating the reliability of a source, which of the following is NOT a key factor to consider?

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The author's personal opinions

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The author's credentials

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The intended audience

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The date of publication

Question 8

How can research help you strengthen your argument when writing an opinion piece?

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Provide new ideas and information

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Make you sound like an expert

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Help you write faster

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Research is not needed for opinion pieces

Question 9

Why is it helpful to create an outline before writing an opinion piece?

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An outline helps you organize your thoughts and ideas before writing.

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An outline can help you come up with new ideas to write about.

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An outline is only needed for long writing assignments.

Question 10

When writing an opinion piece, why is it important for writers to avoid using biased language?

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To present a fair and balanced argument.

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To make their opinions sound more convincing.

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To avoid offending their readers.

Question 11

When writing an opinion piece, it's important to be fair and avoid bias. Which of these strategies can help you make sure your writing is fair?

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Be respectful of other opinions, even if you don't agree with them.

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Present both sides of the argument and provide evidence for each side.

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Only include information that supports your opinion.

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Use strong words and emotional appeals to persuade your readers.

Question 12

When you have a strong opinion and want to persuade your reader to agree with you, what type of essay should you write?

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Persuasive essay

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Compare-contrast essay

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Problem-solution essay

Question 13

When writing an opinion piece, why is it important to use sources that you can trust?

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Trusted sources give you accurate information to back up your opinion.

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Trusted sources are always easy to find.

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Trusted sources are always the most recent.

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Trusted sources are not needed when writing an opinion piece.

Question 14

In opinion writing, can you use words that make the reader feel strong emotions to persuade them?

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Yes, because emotional language can make your writing more interesting and persuasive.

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No, because emotional language can be misleading and make it hard for readers to think clearly.

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Only if you are very good at using emotional language.

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Never, because emotional language has no place in opinion writing.

Question 15

When you share your opinion in writing, it's good to think about why someone might disagree. How can you get ready for those disagreements?

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Learn more about your opinion and find facts to answer disagreements.

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Forget about disagreements and just write your own opinion.

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Write a new paragraph for each disagreement, even if you say the same thing again.

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Ask your family and friends if they agree with your writing.

Question 16

What is the main purpose of using logical connectors in an opinion piece?

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To show how the writer's ideas are connected.

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To make the piece easier to read.

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To make the writer's language sound more varied.

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To make the argument sound more persuasive.

Question 17

When helping a friend improve their writing, what's most important to do?

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Suggest ways to make their writing better.

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Tell them what they did wrong.

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Use mean or hurtful words.

Question 18

What is a 'straw man' fallacy?

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Making up an argument that is easier to defeat and pretending it's your opponent's argument.

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Using evidence that doesn't support your argument.

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Attacking your opponent personally instead of their argument.

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Using emotional language to appeal to your audience's feelings.

Question 19

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion cannot

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An opinion can be proven, while a fact cannot

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Facts and opinions are the same thing

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There is no difference between facts and opinions

Question 20

What is the purpose of a transition word?

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To connect ideas in a smooth and clear way

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To add emphasis to a particular point

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To introduce a new topic

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To summarize information

Question 21

What is the purpose of a persuasive speech?

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To convince the listener to agree with your opinion

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To inform the listener about a topic

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To entertain the listener with a story

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To explain a scientific concept

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to support your opinion?

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The opinion of a celebrity

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Facts from a reliable source

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Your own personal story

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Statistics

Question 23

Which sentence is an opinion?

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Pizza is yummy.

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The Earth is round.

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The sun is a star.

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The sky is blue.

Question 24

What is the goal of a counterclaim?

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To share an opposing viewpoint

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To make your own argument stronger

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To give more details

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To wrap up your argument

Question 25

Which type of writing aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view?

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Argumentative writing

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Story writing

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Information writing

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Explanation writing

Question 26

When considering an opposing viewpoint, it is important to:

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Think about it fairly and with respect

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Say it's wrong without thinking about it

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Ignore it completely

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Make fun of the person who believes it

Question 27

Which word can you use to introduce evidence that supports your opinion?

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Because

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But

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So

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Also

Question 28

What is the main purpose of an opinion paragraph?

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To give reasons to support your opinion

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To say your opinion

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To talk about other views

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To finish your argument

Question 29

The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to:

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To persuade the reader

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To inform the reader

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To entertain the reader

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To narrate a story

Question 30

Which of the following is not a step in the writing process?

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Watching TV

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Brainstorming

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Writing

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Editing

Question 31

What is the main goal of an opinion piece?

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To convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion

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To teach the reader about a topic

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To entertain the reader

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To describe a personal story

Question 32

Which sentence states the strongest opinion?

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Hamburgers, the best food ever!

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In my opinion, hamburgers are fairly good.

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I prefer pizza over hamburgers.

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I find that hamburgers taste okay.

Question 33

Which word in the sentence is an argumentative signal?
I think that hamburgers are the best food ever made.

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think

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that

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best

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made

Question 34

What is the first thing you should do when writing an opinion piece?

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Choose a topic.

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Write the body paragraphs.

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Write the introduction.

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Write the conclusion.

Question 35

Which of these is a good supporting reason for the opinion that dogs make the best pets?

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Dogs are loyal and affectionate.

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Dogs are effective at catching mice.

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Dogs are expensive to own.

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Dogs don't cause allergies.

Question 36

Which of these statements expresses an opinion about someone's favorite food?

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Pizza is the most delicious food in the world.

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I enjoy eating pizza with pineapple toppings.

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Pizza is a balanced and nutritious meal.

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Pizza should always be cooked in a wood-fired oven.

Question 37

What is the primary goal of an argumentative essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with your viewpoint.

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To provide the reader with information about a topic.

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To entertain the reader with a narrative.

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To summarize a book or movie.

Question 38

What is the proper order of paragraphs in an argumentative essay?

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Introduction, body paragraph, conclusion

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Body paragraph, introduction, conclusion

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Conclusion, body paragraph, introduction

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Introduction, conclusion, body paragraph

Question 39

What is a counterargument?

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A different point of view

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A piece of proof

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A personal story

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A conclusion

Question 40

How can you make your argument stronger and more believable?

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Use facts and examples

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Use strong feelings

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Make jokes

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Tell a story about yourself

Question 41

Which writing technique can make your opinion writing more persuasive?

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Using powerful verbs and adjectives that create vivid imagery for the reader

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Using complex words that readers may not understand

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Writing sentences that are extremely long

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Using a casual tone, as if speaking to a friend

Question 42

In an opinion argument, why is it crucial to consider what others might say against your argument?

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To prepare for and respond to their arguments

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To change your mind

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To ignore their arguments

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To argue with them

Question 43

When you have different opinions about the same topic, what's the first thing you should do?

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Listen to all opinions and think about why people have them.

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Pick the opinion you like the most.

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Argue with people who have different opinions.

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Ignore opinions you don't agree with.

Question 44

In opinion writing, which technique is most effective for starting your first sentence?

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State your opinion clearly and directly.

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Pose a question to grab the reader's attention.

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Use a quote from a famous person.

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Share a personal story or experience.

Question 45

What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an opinion piece?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement

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To provide additional evidence to support your opinion

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To introduce a new argument or idea

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To thank the reader for their attention

Question 46

Which persuasive technique involves using language that appeals to emotions and feelings?

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Pathos

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Ethos

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Logos

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Kairos

Question 47

When writing an argument, what's a good way to make your argument stronger?

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Think about what others might disagree with and address those points.

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Ignore other opinions.

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Only write about things you know a lot about.

Question 48

What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader to agree with your point of view

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To inform the reader about a particular topic

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To entertain the reader with a humorous story

Question 49

What is the job of a topic sentence in an opinion paragraph?

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To state the main argument or opinion

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To provide background information on the topic

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To offer a counterargument

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a type of supporting evidence that can be used in an opinion piece?

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Imagination

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Personal experience

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Facts and statistics

Question 51

How can you strengthen your opinion in an opinion essay?

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Provide clear reasons and examples.

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Use harsh language towards those with opposing views.

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Avoid mentioning any evidence.

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Repeat your opinion over and over.

Question 52

What's the key difference between an opinion and a fact?

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An opinion is a personal belief, while a fact can be proven.

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An opinion is always right, while a fact can be wrong.

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Opinions are backed by evidence, while facts are not.

Question 53

What's the purpose of including a counterargument in an argumentative essay?

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To acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints.

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To restate your main argument in different words.

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To weaken your main argument.

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To provide additional evidence for your main argument.

Question 54

What's the function of transition words in an argumentative essay?

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To connect ideas and ensure a smooth flow of thought.

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To introduce new paragraphs.

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To restate the main argument.

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To signal the end of a section.

Question 55

What's the best way to grab the attention of readers at the start of an opinion piece?

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Use a captivating hook

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Define the topic clearly

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Summarize the opposing perspective

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Present an expert's quote

Question 56

When writing an opinion piece, what's essential to do?

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Support your ideas with evidence

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Disregard the opposing perspective

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Write with bias and avoid balance

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Use complex and technical language

Question 57

Which of these is a strong form of evidence?

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Reliable statistics

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Friend's personal opinion

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Assumption based on common sense

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Personal story

Question 58

What is a counterargument's purpose?

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To address and discuss opposing views

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To avoid mentioning other perspectives

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To prove your opinion as the only correct one

Question 59

What makes a good conclusion for an opinion piece?

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Summarize the argument and restate the main point

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Speculate about the future

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Introduce new information

Question 60

What's the key difference between an opinion and an argument?

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An argument is backed up by evidence, unlike an opinion

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An argument uses formal language, while an opinion uses informal language

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An argument is always negative, while an opinion is positive

Question 61

Which strategy is helpful for creating a strong argument?

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Using solid evidence and avoiding logical fallacies

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Writing without a clear focus or structure

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Exaggerating points and relying solely on emotional appeals

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Considering only evidence that supports your view

Question 62

What is the reader's role in an opinion or argument piece?

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To analyze the evidence and form their own opinion

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To agree with the writer's opinion without question

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To solely focus on finding flaws in the argument

Question 63

Which of these is a persuasive technique often used in opinion and argument writing?

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Appealing to emotions

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Writing in a dull and monotonous tone

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Presenting only statistical data

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Using overly complex sentence structures

Question 64

When writing an opinion piece, what is the first important step to take?

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Decide what your opinion is on the topic.

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Research the topic.

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Write your conclusion.

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Edit your writing.