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persuasive writing

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a persuasive essay?

To present the writer's opinion about a topic

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True or False. When responding to a prompt it is important to pick a side and stay on topic.

False

True

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When constructing a convincing argument you should...

Only focus on one side of the issue

Ignore all of the evidence and just state your opinion.

Use a very aggressive tone

Address the counter argument

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All of the following are features of a persuasive essay EXCEPT...

Clearly stated position

Specific and reliable examples and evidence

Use of reasonable tone

Broad topic sentences

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

To tell the reader how to do something

To convince the reader of the author's point of view/opinion

To describe the problems to the reader

To show the reader all of the facts about a topic

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When reading a persuasive prompt, what should you be looking for as you READ the PROMPT?

The thesis statement

The author's point of view

Supporting details

The two sides of the argument/topic

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After you have determined the two sides of the topic, you should _______.

Visit the library to discuss resources with the librarian

Pick your point of view or decide which side to write about

Write the body paragraphs

Research information and relevant sources

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What do you need to include in the thesis statement?

A question

Your position on the topic

All of the supporting details

Brief facts about the entire essay

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What is the purpose of providing evidence in your persuasive essay? A. Giving evidence proves your point rather than just saying 'because I said so'. B. It only relates to trials in court. C. Giving evidence makes means you're right

A

C

B

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What must the thesis and the whole essay include so that you can develop your paper?

A question

Hook

Beyonce's twins

Supporting points

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

To inform

To tell a story

To persuade

To tell 'how-to'

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Which type of support involves numbers?

forensic

documents

statistics

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What type of supporting idea is this sentence? "Basil, chamomile, dandelion, and garlic are some of the most common medicinal plants."

Statistics

Example

Details

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Where do we see persuasion almost everyday on TV?

Weather Channel

The News

Tv Shows

Commercials

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Introduce the issue by giving some background information. Then, state your opinion of the issue.

Rebuttal

Reasons

Claim

Evidence

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Give facts, statistics, expert opinions, and examples that illustrate each reason. How do you prove that your reasons are good ones?

Call to Action

Evidence

Rebuttal

Claim

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