In formal persuasion, you should
a. argue for your own beliefs and argue against someone else's beliefs
b. argue for your own beliefs and not mention other people's beliefs
c. present both sides of a debate without taking sides on either
d. include a chart with the pros and cons of an issue clearly stated as a part of the
introduction
Ques. 2Persuasion uses evidence to support the writer's position stated in the thesis.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 3When writing a persuasive essay, it is necessary to know the major argumentative points
concerning only your side of the argument.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 4When we write a persuasive essay, we try to convince someone else that our view, opinion, or
belief is the only option.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 5While a causal chain may be as long as is necessary, the authors suggest that you should have at
least ___________ causes and effects to have a solid basis for an essay.
a. three
b. four
c. five
Ques. 6A logical cause or effect essay will allow the audience to be receptive to your conclusions about
a topic.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 7Effect analysis explains the __________ stemming from the causes.
a. actions and lessons
b. truth and consequences
c. coincidences and chronological order
d. results and consequences
Ques. 8Cause analysis develops _________ something happens.
a. when
b. where
c. why
d. how
Ques. 9Which of the following transitional expressions does not suggest effects?
a. as a result
b. as a consequence of
c. caused by
d. then
Ques. 10Which of the following transitional expressions does not suggest causes?
a. since
b. the reason
c. consequently
d. because