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