A persuasive text presents a point of view around a topic or theme that is backed by evidence to support it.
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Repetition is the process of repeating certain words or phrases in order to make an idea less memorable and clear.
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Structure the texts by using words and ________ like; some believe that..., surely..., firstly, secondly, finally.
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Open with a/an _________ of the issue being addressed.
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Rhetorical questions are used to emphasise a point where the answer to the question is obvious.
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A ________ is an opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in an essay that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on.
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The ______ body of text contains arguments that are elaborated with reasons and ______.
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Always end with a summary and never add new ideas in the conclusion.
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seesaw
Swap points!
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fairy
Take points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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star
Double points!
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fairy
Take points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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I am so hungry I could eat a horse." is an example of ________.
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_____________ is an argumentative strategy by which a speaker or writer acknowledges the validity of an opponent's point.
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A ______ statement summarizes the primary argument of your essay and foreshadows the major points you are going to make.
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A reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons.