FACT OR FAKE? It's important to include detailed descriptions of the characters when writing a persuasive essay.
FAKE
The _______________ paragraph will repeat your claim and contain a summary of the reasons/arguments you've mentioned during the writing.
conclusion / fifth / last
FACT OR FAKE? Persuasive writing is the same as narrative writing.
FAKE
A refutation is a _______ (response / example) to a counterargument.
response
FACT OR FAKE? This essay is about... In this assignment I will share with you.. I am going to tell you about... I think.. My first idea is about... are good ways to start your writing.
FAKE
It is essential to use ____________ between the sentences in your road map paragraph so your ideas can be easily followed.
transitions/linkers
FACT OR FAKE? It's a good idea to use the word "because" when you need to explain the reasons to support your claim.
FACT
The hook is the __________________ sentence of the ________________ paragraph.
first / first (or introduction)
The objective of persuasive writing is to ___________________ or influence readers to accept a particular idea or opinion and to inspire action.
convince
FACT OR FAKE? The claim is the idea that you are not going to defend in your text.
FAKE
FACT OR FAKE? "In conclusion", "To finish", "To conclude", and "To sum up" are good ways to start writing your Conclusion Paragraph.
FACT
FACT OR FAKE? "Everyone knows...", "All people think...", and "Everybody likes..." are examples of generalization, and are NOT a good thing in persuasive writing.
FACT
The first paragraph is called the _________________ paragraph.
introduction/introductory
FACT OR FAKE? One sentence is enough to write a paragraph.
FAKE
The body paragraphs will present the ________________.
arguments / reasons
FACT OR FAKE? "Because I think so" is a strong argument in persuasive writing.
FAKE
FACT OR FAKE? It's important to write examples and facts to support your reasons and improve your arguments.
FACT
FACT OR FAKE? Additionally... Another... Although... Besides... Consequently... Finally... First... Furthermore.. are examples of transition words.
FACT
Persuasive essay sometimes requires the writer to _______ the topic.
research
FACT OR FAKE? It's a good idea to use a rhetorical question in the hook, to catch audience's attention.
FACT
How many reasons will you write on your essay?
three
FACT OR FAKE? Your reasoning and evidence can not include facts, statistics, personal observations or experiences and expert opinions.
FAKE
The thesis statement is in the ____________ paragraph.
first
FACT OR FAKE? The hook is a good strategy to catch the reader's attention.
FACT
How many paragraphs will our persuasive essays have?
five
FACT OR FAKE? Before you start writing, it's important to think about who needs to be convinced, and later keep them in mind as you write.
FACT
FACT OR FAKE? It's not necessary to use specific examples to support your ideias.
FAKE
The last paragraph is called the _________________ paragraph.
conclusion
Your position on a topic should be expressed clearly in the ______________.
first paragraph / introduction paragraph
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