Persuasive Writing Quiz

With persuasive writing, you DO NOT have to pick a side for or against a particular topic.

Which part of a persuasive argument represents the reasons and facts that support the claim you are making?

Which part of a persuasive argument represents the point you are making (aka your opinion)?

Which part of a persuasive argument represents your explanation for why your evidence supports your claim?

Your audience is anyone who will read your writing.

In persuasive writing, you are trying to convince your audience that your claim is NOT TRUE.

Mike said the following to his wife. "You need to stop breastfeeding Salim. He is almost 4 years-old and he is about to pre-kindergarden classes. I do not want other students to make fun of him. In addition, he needs to learn to be a little more independent. If you stop breastfeeding him, he will have an easier time being away from you for long periods of time."--What is Mike's claim?

Mike said the following to his wife. "You need to stop breastfeeding Salim. He is almost 4 years-old and he is about to pre-kindergarden classes. I do not want other students to make fun of him. In addition, he needs to learn to be a little more independent. If you stop breastfeeding him, he will have an easier time being away from you for long periods of time."--What evidence does Mike offer to support his claim? CHOOSE ALL THE ANSWERS YOU BELIEVE ARE CORRECT.