Thesis Statement
Tells the reader your claim/position/argument.
Thesis statement
Perspective from which the author tells the story is called what?
Point of view
A word that expresses action or state of being is what part of speech?
A verb
What is the name of the leader who fought for equal education rights for girls?
Malala Yousfazai
When a company wants you to think everyone is using a specific product, they are using which technique?
Bandwagon
Another word for your argument.
The claim.
This point of view is when the author gives the reader point of view from their perspective. Using I, me, and my.
First-person point of view.
When Brandon got to school it started raining.
What part of speech is school?
A noun
What is the name of the leader that was a slave, and spoke out against unfair treatment of black women.
This technique is the OPPOSITE of Bandwagon. Advertisers make it seem that the product is so new.
Avante-Garde
Your thesis statement must have these 4 things.
Topic, claim, reasons, and 1-2 sentences
This point of view refers to a person or people being addressed by a writer or speaker. Using you.
Second-person point of view.
What part of speech describes a noun or pronoun?
An Adjective
Malala Youfsazai write which speech?
Nobel Lecture
With this technique a celebrity or average person endorses the product or service.
Testimonial
Example thesis statement:
The library at my school is not good.
Is this a strong thesis. Why or why not?
With this point of view the narrator's perspective does not exist in the story. Using he, she or they.
Third-person point of view.
After dinner, I am going to eat a piece of chocolate cake.
What part of speech is chocolate?
An adjective.
What was the name of Sojourner Truth's speech?
Aint I a Woman
When an advertiser uses statistics, percentages, and numbers to convince you the product is the best they use this technique.
Facts and figures.
Read this thesis statement:
Students in middle school should receive recess because it will provide them with a mental break from their academics and give them time to socialize.
Is it strong or weak? Why or why not?
Strong thesis statement because it has a topic, claim, reasons, and is 1-2 sentences.
During the nighttime, they searched for the treasure.
What point of view is the above sentence told in?
Third person point of view.
Ms. Whiteside likes Language Arts but, Ms. Hairston prefers Math.
What part of speech is but?
A conjunction.
What is a commonality between Sojourner Truth and Malala Yousafzai?
(Answers will vary)
List all 5 persuasive advertising techniques.
1. Bandwagon
2. Avant-garde
3. Testimonial
4. Facts and figures
5. Transfer