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.
True
False
A ______ statement summarizes the primary argument of your essay and foreshadows the major points you are going to make.
persuasive
argument
thesis
context
A reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons.
thesis
context
conclusion
arguments
Open with a/an _________ of the issue being addressed.
phrase
evidence
argument
statement
State your position on the ______.
evidence
problem
issue
statement
The ______ body of text contains arguments that are elaborated with reasons and ______.
main/phrases
main/evidence
end/evidence
end/phrases
Structure the texts by using words and ________ like; some believe that..., surely..., firstly, secondly, finally.
evidence
transition
phrases
statements
To _____ ideas within the text use _____ such as consequently, therefore, so, moreover, because.
link/phrases
link/words
connect/evidence
connect/phrases
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.
True
False
________ is often used to persuade an audience to feel a certain way.
Personification
Repetition
Exaggeration
Emotive language
I am so hungry I could eat a horse." is an example of ________.
repetition
exaggeration
emotive language
metaphor
_____________ is an argumentative strategy by which a speaker or writer acknowledges the validity of an opponent's point.
Repetition
Concession
Metaphor
Anecdote
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.
metaphor
bait
catch
hook
