Essay

Question 1

It is a type of speech that
gives information about a
particular topic. Its
primary aim is to help the
audience understand and
recall information.

Answer 1

Informative Speech

Question 2

It is a type of speech used
to convince the audience
to accept a certain point
or idea.

Answer 2

Persuasive Speech

Question 3

It persuades the audience to take
the side of the speaker, and the
speaker generally discusses a
topic he or she feels strongly
about, and uses facts rather than
emotions to support the chosen
claim, and avoids bias.

Answer 3

Argumentative Speech

Question 4

is intended to

inform the reader about a given topic.

Answer 4

Informative

Writing

Question 5

Sometimes called ____, it uses evidence
and information from credible sources
to support a focused and logical
explanation of the topic at hand.

Answer 5

Informative
Writing

Expository or
explanatory writing

Question 6

❑ In this type of writing, you educate the
reader on the given topic without
including your own opinions.

Answer 6

Informative

Writing

Question 7

To write persuasively and effectively, you
must use a variety of techniques, which
will help you condition the readers or
listeners to accept a particular point of
view

Answer 7

Persuasive

Writing

Question 8

: Language selected to evoke emotions.

Answer 8

• Emotive language

Question 9

Occurs when words are repeated in order to make

a stronger impact on the audience.

Answer 9

Repetition

Question 10

e is any material or information used in
support of an argument. It can be: facts and statistics, expert
opinion, research

Answer 10

• Evidence

Question 11

Numbers, tables and graphs,
percentages and ratios used as evidence to support an
argument. Statistics is the science of interpreting and
analyzing this information.

Answer 11

• Statistics and data

Question 12

A positive or negative implication. Words or
phrases with ‘loaded’ language that promote a positive or
negative feeling or idea.

Answer 12

Connotations

Question 13

Criticizing or opposing an individual or an idea

Answer 13

• Attacks

Question 14

A short story usually recounting a personal

experience

Answer 14

• Anecdotes

Question 15

Gross exaggeration - used for a

dramatic effect

Answer 15

• Hyperbole (exaggeration):

Question 16

Appeals attempt to persuade through emotional

manipulation; targeting of particular interests or concerns.

Answer 16

• Appeals

Question 17

This is persuasive writing
that appeals to the part
of humans that likes to
think. It tries to persuade
us by giving what appear
to be good, solid reasons
to share the author's
point of view. It uses
facts, definitions, cause
and effect, etc

Answer 17

Appeal to Reason

Question 18

This is when the writer
appeals to powerful
emotions, such as our
love of country, family,
peace, and justice, as well
as to our fear and hatred
of the things that
threaten us.

Answer 18

Emotional Appeal

Question 19

This is when writers rely
on their authority,
credibility, or general
character. They present
themselves as
trustworthy. They may
have education or
personal experience that
makes them an authority,
or they may get their
information from others
who do, mentioning
experts as sources to
lend credibility.

Answer 19

Appeal to Authority

Question 20

This type of question does not really need
an answer, as the answer is quite obvious. The writer uses this
for effect, or to emphasize a point

Answer 20

Rhetorical question

Question 21

The opinion of experts or authority in the
particular field will further boost their argument in the issue
being discussed.

Answer 21

Expert opinion

Question 22

Using the words ‘we’ or ‘us’ in your writing
will make the reader feel that he or she is a part of it and may get
him or her to your side.

Answer 22

• Inclusive language

Question 23

is a genre of
writing that requires the student to
investigate a topic; collect, generate, and
evaluate evidence; and establish a
position on the topic in a concise manner

Answer 23

Argumentative

Writing

Question 24

For the purpose of explanation or clarification, you
compare two things because there is an assumption that two
things similar in one aspect are alike in others.

Answer 24

• Analogy

Question 25

This technique presents the

similarities and differences between the two major issues.

Answer 25

Comparison and Contrast

Question 26

This technique focuses on clarifying a definition

for a controversial term or concept.

Answer 26

• Definition

Question 27

: This is a detailed examination or investigation of an

issue or problem’s elements or structure.

Answer 27

• Analysis