Editorial Test 1 Questions with all
Correct Answers
support - the author will provide various types of support in order to support each
reason
fact - a true and valid piece of information
quote - a piece of dialogue that is used to give real input from people that includes a
direct quote from a credible source
rhetorical question - a question that is asked but not meant to be answered; used to
force readers to think deeply about a point an author is trying to make
statistic - data shows as a result of something such as a study survey questions or poll,
usually in the form of a percentage
anecdote - when an author includes his or her own real life experience from people they
know to give readers background information; includes words I, me, and my
bandwagon - a persuasive technique through which the writer suggests that since the
majority rules, the readers should too
slippery slope argument - when the author claims that one action can trigger a chain of
events, usually if a negative nature
counter claim - when the author purposely brings up the other side of the issue and
shoots it down so the reader will not even consider agreeing with the arguments on the
other side of the issue
example - when the author provide specific examples to give more information to
support his or her position
editorial - An editorial is a type of argumentative writing. It is nonfiction article that takes
a position on a controversial issue. The purpose of an editorial is to convince the reader
to agree with the author's position. Editorials are usually written by an editor of a
magazine or newspaper.
issue - a controversial topic
position - when the author take a side or a stance of the controversial issue
Correct Answers
support - the author will provide various types of support in order to support each
reason
fact - a true and valid piece of information
quote - a piece of dialogue that is used to give real input from people that includes a
direct quote from a credible source
rhetorical question - a question that is asked but not meant to be answered; used to
force readers to think deeply about a point an author is trying to make
statistic - data shows as a result of something such as a study survey questions or poll,
usually in the form of a percentage
anecdote - when an author includes his or her own real life experience from people they
know to give readers background information; includes words I, me, and my
bandwagon - a persuasive technique through which the writer suggests that since the
majority rules, the readers should too
slippery slope argument - when the author claims that one action can trigger a chain of
events, usually if a negative nature
counter claim - when the author purposely brings up the other side of the issue and
shoots it down so the reader will not even consider agreeing with the arguments on the
other side of the issue
example - when the author provide specific examples to give more information to
support his or her position
editorial - An editorial is a type of argumentative writing. It is nonfiction article that takes
a position on a controversial issue. The purpose of an editorial is to convince the reader
to agree with the author's position. Editorials are usually written by an editor of a
magazine or newspaper.
issue - a controversial topic
position - when the author take a side or a stance of the controversial issue
