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