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