- 1.Whenever possible, each reason in an argument should be supported by some kind of evidence, and what can be considered as evidence?
- 2.An effective persuasive writing should include ().
- 3.What can be used in a persuasive writing?
- 4.Which of the following statements about a persuasive writing is NOT true?
- 5.Which of the following order could be proper for a persuasive writing?
- 6.Emotional appeals such as interviews and individual stories can NOT be used ().
- 7.Which of the following statements about reasoning is true?
- 8.Which of the following rules can NOT be used to establish your good character and credibility as an author?
- 9.According to Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, there are three basic ways to persuade your audience: () (the ethical appeal that is based on the character, credibility, or reliability of the writer), () (the appeal to reason that relies on logic), and ()
- 10.What does the word “warrant” mean in the Toulmin method?
- 11.Why could we include the counterclaim in an argumentative writing?
- 12.Which argument is made based on our common sense?I. People have the right to be free II. Everyone should look out for their own self-interests.
- 13.Syllogism is a famous logical sequence that is developed by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. What is his most famous syllogism?
- 14.In conclusion, you need to summarize main points and the refutation of opponents’ argument, but be careful not to repeat them verbatim. What does the word “verbatim” mean?
- 15.How to make your argument coherence?
- 16.What should you do in the introduction part of an argumentative writing?
- 17.How to organize an argumentative writing?I. List the reasons others might have to support the opposite side of the issue. II. List the reasons you have for this topicIII. Select a controversial or debatable topic.
- 18.Which of the following statement about persuasive and argumentative writing is true?
- 19.Which of the following statement about an argumentative writing is NOT true?
- 20.What is the role of “hedging”?
- 21.Which of the following statements is NOT true about an exploratory writing?
- 22.When writing an exploratory essay, the writer needs to trace various (), and summarize previous () concisely and informatively. In this case, the writer needs to show () and () for others.
- 23.In an exploratory writing, a problem () or a question () should be raised.
- 24.The style of an exploratory writing is (), the aim is (), and the subject may be unknown (), and it emphasizes on inquiry().
- 25.What may NOT be included in a conclusion of an exploratory writing?
- 26.What could be included in the body paragraphs of an exploratory writing?
- 27.The emphasis of exploratory writing is placed on discovery and tentative words are used. Different questions can be asked, and the tone may be humorous. Although () and () words may be used, () and () expressions are to be avoided.
- 28.Which of the following statement about exploratory writing is NOT true?
- 29.What might be an essential move for an exploratory writing?
- 30.What technique is widely used for personal experience in an informative essay that illustrates or introduces the topic of the essay?