Writer's Choice Grade 8

Unit 6: Persuasive Writing

Multiple Choice Quiz

1.
A/An ______ is something that can be proven.
A)judgment
B)example
C)opinion
D)fact
2.
Writing to persuade is, primarily, writing to ______.
A)entertain
B)convince
C)describe
D)inform
3.
Points that can support an argument are called ______.
A)opinions
B)positions
C)cons
D)pros
4.
A/An ______ is someone who argues against your position.
A)opponent
B)zealot
C)cohort
D)ally
5.
______ are personal judgments.
A)Examples
B)Statistics
C)Opinions
D)Facts
6.
The acronym AIDA stands for Attention, Interest, Desire, and ______.
A)Attainment
B)Artistry
C)Apathy
D)Action
7.
An effective letter expresses strong but controlled ______.
A)issues
B)outbursts
C)emotions
D)frustrations
8.
A/An ______ is a fact expressed in terms of numbers.
A)opinion
B)statistic
C)example
D)argument
9.
The word revising literally means ______.
A)making stronger
B)seeing again
C)rewriting
D)drafting
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