Practice Discursive Passages (1.1.2) - Reading Comprehension - Unlocking Meaning
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Discursive Passages

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Question 1 Easy

What is a discursive passage?

💡 Hint: Look for the word 'discuss' in the definition.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of a discursive passage.

💡 Hint: Think about where you read opinions.

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Question 1

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

💡 Hint: Think about what the primary goal of a discursive passage is.

Question 2

True or False: Discursive passages can only present one viewpoint.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how these passages are typically structured.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Read a given discursive passage and identify the author's main argument and two supporting arguments.

💡 Hint: Focus on the introduction and conclusion for the main argument.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a brief discursive piece on a current issue, including at least three differing viewpoints.

💡 Hint: Consider how the different perspectives interact with each other.

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