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