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