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.
thesis
argument
persuasive
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.
evidence
argument
statement
phrase
State your position on the ______.
issue
evidence
problem
statement
The ______ body of text contains arguments that are elaborated with reasons and ______.
main/evidence
end/evidence
end/phrases
main/phrases
Structure the texts by using words and ________ like; some believe that..., surely..., firstly, secondly, finally.
phrases
statements
evidence
transition
To _____ ideas within the text use _____ such as consequently, therefore, so, moreover, because.
connect/evidence
link/words
link/phrases
connect/phrases
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.
True
False
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
Exaggeration
Repetition
Emotive language
I am so hungry I could eat a horse." is an example of ________.
repetition
metaphor
emotive language
exaggeration
_____________ is an argumentative strategy by which a speaker or writer acknowledges the validity of an opponent's point.
Anecdote
Metaphor
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.
metaphor
hook
catch
bait
