Parts of the Essay
Persuading the Audience
Tools of the Trade
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100
In this part of the persuasive essay, the writer introduces the audience to the topic and his or her thesis statement; as well as get their attention.
What is the Introduction?
100
To convince others to agree with an opinion
What is the goal of persuasive writing?
100
Knowledge or information gathered from research to be used in persuasive writing.
What are F.R.I.E.S?
100
Paul believes all students should get 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Provide 3 main reasons to support this argument.
Double Jeopardy 200 points
100
Writing your first copy of your ideas
What is the rough draft?
200
This is a sentence explaining the writer's opinion about the paper's topic. The entire paper is written to support this statement.
What is a Thesis Statement?
200
Using a celebrity or a group or organization that is popular, respected and credible.
What is ethos?
200
This is a writing device used to engage or snag the reader's attention.
What is a Hook?
200
To come up with writing ideas and to choose writing topic
What is pre-writing/brainstorming?
200
Give 7 different times or occasions persuasion would be used in the REAL WORLD.
CORRECT: 400 points
300
A final plea to your reader asking them to do something. Hint: It has 3 words.
What is the Call of Action?
300
Appealing to your reader's emotions with clear images and "juicy" words.
What is pathos?
300
The clear and strong support of the thesis statement.
What are the MAIN REASONS of an argument?
300
Make change to get rid of any content weaknesses in the writing.
What is revising?
300
1. Diamonds make the perfect gift – particularly to yourself. 2. If you don’t help, who will? 3. The most romantic holiday ever. You wouldn't want to miss it –would you? The persuasive technique(s) being used is/are...
What is pathos?
400
This portion of the persuasive essay contains the support for their argument. The author uses F.R.I.E.S. and persuasive techniques to help convince the reader.
What is the Body?
400
Used in a persuasive essay, this appeal demonstrates clear, sound reasoning.
What is Logos?
400
Using reliable information can help your argument seem convincing
What is research?
400
Correct any errors in spelling punctuation Capitilazation and grammar.
What is editing?
400
The principal at your school has begun random locker and bookbag searches to check for guns, knives,etc. Anyone caught with these weapons will be immediately suspended. The principal argues that the random searches will not only guard against illegal weapons at school but will also will help students feel safer. Write a thesis statement and 3 main supporting reasons
Correct:800 points
500
This part of the essay is where the writer restates his or her opinion, summarizes the argument, repeats a few key points, and reminds the reader to do something.
What is the Conclusion?
500
Influencing someone to a particular opinion or belief by arguments of opinions offered.
What is Persuasion?
500
The three main parts of a an essay
What is Introduction Body Conclusion?
500
Give a 60-second oral persuasive essay on a topic of your choice. You have 30 seconds to come up with an answer...
CORRECT: 1000 INCORRECT: lose 500
500
The mayor of your city is trying to decide if a 7:00 p.m. curfew for those under the age of 16 is needed. Think about the advantages of the curfew. Write a thesis statement and 3 main reasons to support your thesis.
CORRECT: 1,000 points
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