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