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Which of the following words or phrases is NOT used in persuasive texts?
 
Once upon a time...
 
To begin with...
 
To conclude...
 
According to...
What should the conclusion of a persuasive text do?
 
Restate the argument and encourage the reader to take action
 
Introduce a new idea
 
Describe a setting
 
Tell a funny story
Which of the following is a feature of a persuasive text?
 
Giving facts, reasons, and examples to support an opinion
 
Telling a story with characters and settings
 
Describing how something works step-by-step
 
Listing events in a chronological order
Which one of the following is NOT a type of evidence used in persuasive writing?
 
Arguments
 
Anecdotes
 
Facts
 
Statistics
Your evidence DOES NOT need to be _______, but it MUST be ________.
 
factual / believable
 
believable / factual
 
fancy / bold
 
bold / fancy
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.
 
hook
 
bait
 
catch
 
metaphor
_____________ is an argumentative strategy by which a speaker or writer acknowledges the validity of an opponent's point.
 
Concession
 
Metaphor
 
Anecdote
 
Repetition
________ is often used to persuade an audience to feel a certain way.
 
Emotive language
 
Repetition
 
Personification
 
Exaggeration
Repetition is the process of repeating certain words or phrases in order to make an idea less memorable and clear.
 
False
 
True
Rhetorical questions are used to emphasise a point where the answer to the question is obvious.
 
True
 
False
Always end with a summary and never add new ideas in the conclusion.
 
True
 
False
To _____ ideas within the text use _____ such as consequently, therefore, so, moreover, because.
 
link/words
 
connect/evidence
 
connect/phrases
 
link/phrases
Structure the texts by using words and ________ like; some believe that..., surely..., firstly, secondly, finally.
 
phrases
 
transition
 
statements
 
evidence
The ______ body of text contains arguments that are elaborated with reasons and ______.
 
main/evidence
 
main/phrases
 
end/evidence
 
end/phrases
State your position on the ______.
 
issue
 
statement
 
evidence
 
problem
A reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons.
 
arguments
 
thesis
 
context
 
conclusion
A ______ statement summarizes the primary argument of your essay and foreshadows the major points you are going to make.
 
thesis
 
context
 
persuasive
 
argument
A persuasive essay usually contains five paragraphs, including the introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion.
 
True
 
False
A persuasive text presents a point of view around a topic or theme that is backed by evidence to support it.
 
True
 
False
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