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.
argument
thesis
persuasive
context
A reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons.
thesis
conclusion
context
arguments
Open with a/an _________ of the issue being addressed.
evidence
argument
phrase
statement
State your position on the ______.
evidence
statement
issue
problem
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
statements
phrases
transition
To _____ ideas within the text use _____ such as consequently, therefore, so, moreover, because.
link/phrases
connect/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.
True
False
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.
Repetition
Emotive language
Personification
Exaggeration
I am so hungry I could eat a horse." is an example of ________.
metaphor
repetition
emotive language
exaggeration
_____________ is an argumentative strategy by which a speaker or writer acknowledges the validity of an opponent's point.
Concession
Metaphor
Anecdote
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
catch
bait
hook
