A persuasive text presents a point of view around a topic or theme that is backed by evidence to support it.
True
False
A persuasive essay usually contains five paragraphs, including the introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion.
False
True
A ______ statement summarizes the primary argument of your essay and foreshadows the major points you are going to make.
persuasive
thesis
context
argument
A reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons.
context
thesis
arguments
conclusion
State your position on the ______.
problem
evidence
issue
statement
The ______ body of text contains arguments that are elaborated with reasons and ______.
main/phrases
end/evidence
main/evidence
end/phrases
Structure the texts by using words and ________ like; some believe that..., surely..., firstly, secondly, finally.
statements
evidence
transition
phrases
To _____ ideas within the text use _____ such as consequently, therefore, so, moreover, because.
link/phrases
link/words
connect/phrases
connect/evidence
Always end with a summary and never add new ideas in the conclusion.
False
True
Rhetorical questions are used to emphasise a point where the answer to the question is obvious.
False
True
Repetition is the process of repeating certain words or phrases in order to make an idea less memorable and clear.
True
False
________ is often used to persuade an audience to feel a certain way.
Emotive language
Exaggeration
Repetition
Personification
_____________ is an argumentative strategy by which a speaker or writer acknowledges the validity of an opponent's point.
Metaphor
Anecdote
Concession
Repetition
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.
bait
catch
hook
metaphor
