Practice Discursive Passages (1.1.2) - Reading Comprehension

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Question 1.
What is a discursive passage?
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Look for the word 'discuss' in the definition.
Question 2.
Name one example of a discursive passage.
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Think about where you read opinions.
3Question 3.
Which of the following best defines a discursive passage?
- A passage that tells a story
- A passage that presents different arguments
- A passage that provides simple facts
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Think about what the primary goal of a discursive passage is.
4Question 4.
True or False: Discursive passages can only present one viewpoint.
- True
- False
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Consider how these passages are typically structured.
Question 5.
Read a given discursive passage and identify the author's main argument and two supporting arguments.
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Focus on the introduction and conclusion for the main argument.
Question 6.
Write a brief discursive piece on a current issue, including at least three differing viewpoints.
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Consider how the different perspectives interact with each other.

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