ICAS Persuasive and Narrative Writing 2

Question 1

In persuasive writing, what is the primary purpose of a 'call to action'?

Accepted Answer

To urge the reader to do something specific

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To summarize the main argument

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To introduce the opposing viewpoint

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To provide background information

Question 2

Which narrative technique is used when a story begins in the middle of the action?

Accepted Answer

In medias res

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Flashback

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Foreshadowing

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Exposition

Question 3

A student writes: 'Everyone agrees that school uniforms are beneficial.' What persuasive flaw does this sentence contain?

Accepted Answer

Hasty generalization

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Emotional appeal

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Red herring

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False analogy

Question 4

In narrative writing, 'showing' rather than 'telling' means:

Accepted Answer

Describing emotions and actions so readers can infer feelings

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Using diagrams to illustrate events

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Telling the reader exactly what a character feels

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Using a first-person narrator throughout

Question 5

Which organizational structure is MOST effective for a persuasive essay that addresses counterarguments?

Accepted Answer

Problem-solution with rebuttal

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Chronological order

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Spatial order

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Stream of consciousness

Question 6

What is the effect of using second-person ('you') in persuasive writing?

Accepted Answer

It directly engages the reader and makes the message personal

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It distances the reader from the argument

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It makes the writing feel more objective

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It signals that the writer is unsure of their position

Question 7

In a personal narrative, a 'turning point' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The moment of highest tension or change that alters the story's direction

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The introduction of the main character

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The final paragraph summarizing events

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A flashback to earlier events