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Writing Prompts - Expository or Persuasive?

Quiz by Abigail Padilla

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  • Q1
    People sometimes say that failure can eventually lead to success. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use examples to convince your reader to support your position.
    Expository
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    Persuasive
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    300s
  • Q2
    Students often learn how to budget their time in order to complete important tasks and still have time for themselves. Explain how learning to budget time is an important skill for students. Use specific details and examples in your response.
    Expository
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    Persuasive
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    300s
  • Q3
    What's the difference between informational writing and expository writing?
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    Both provide information; however, informational puts forth information while expository explains information.
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    Both provide information; however, expository puts forth information while informational explains information.
    300s
  • Q4
    Persuasive prompts require that you use words like the following EXCEPT...
    should
    convince
    First, then, next
    "we need..."
    300s
  • Q5
    Many teachers assign group projects. Sometimes, however, an uncooperative member can affect the entire group. Argue for or against the use of group projects using specific details and examples.
    persuasive
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    expository
    300s
  • Q6
    An old proverb says honesty is the best policy. Sometimes, however, honesty might hurt a person’s feelings. Explain why you either agree or disagree with being honest at all times. Use specific details and examples to convince others to support your position.
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    persuasive
    expository
    300s
  • Q7
    Many schools have partnerships with local companies and organizations that allow students to explore certain professions. Write a letter to the manager of a local workplace that performs the type of work you would like to pursue. Convince the employer to allow you to visit. Include details about why you chose that workplace and the specific job.
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    expository
    persuasive
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    300s
  • Q8
    Many professional athletes and entertainers earn large sums of money. Do you agree or disagree with these individuals making high salaries? Use specific details and examples to convince others to support your position.
    persuasive
    expository
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    300s
  • Q9
    Some people believe owning a pet is important, while others do not. Using specific details and examples to support your position, argue for or against owning a pet.
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    expository
    persuasive
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    300s
  • Q10
    Everyone has a talent or skill. Identify a talent or skill you have, and explain how you develop and use it. Use specific details and examples in your response.
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    expository
    persuasive
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    300s
  • Q11
    Your school is considering making a change to the dress code. What is one change that you would recommend, and why is it important? Use specific details and examples to justify this change.
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    persuasive
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    expository
    300s

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