PERSUASION
What is persuasion?
convincing someone
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What is the main argument in an essay?
the main point the writer is trying to prove or persuade the reader about
âextremely difficultâ â what structure is this?
adverb + adjective
What type of conditional uses âif + present simpleâ?
Zero conditional â it expresses general truths or facts.
Give a synonym for âultimate decision.â
final decision
Name ONE method of persuasion from the text
logical argument / emotion / evidence / reward
What must follow an argument?
evidence
Can we say âvery uniqueâ?
No, we cannot say âvery uniqueâ because âuniqueâ is a non-gradable adjective and cannot be intensified with âvery.â
What are your presentersâ names?
Erkaiym, Dariya, Nestana , Nazima , Samira
Give a more academic synonym for âextremely difficult.â
very difficult / highly challenging
Which is stronger: emotion or evidence? Why?
evidence (more reliable)
What is evaluation in an essay?
It is assessing how strong or effective an argument is and giving a judgment.
What does âquiteâ mean with gradable adjectives?
rather
What does âunlessâ mean in a sentence?
It means âif not.â
Give a synonym for âmost effective way.â
best method / most efficient method
Why is aggression a weak method of persuasion?
creates resistance
Why is one argument not enough?
no support / weak
Give one example of emphasis
even more important / repetition
What type of conditional is âIf that had happenedâŚâ?
Third conditional â it describes an unreal past situation.
Do you like Miss Cholpon?
Give an example of persuasive strategy in real life
any normal answer đ¤
Which type of argument is more persuasive: an argument alone or an argument supported by evidence and explanation? Why?
An argument supported by evidence and explanation is more persuasive, because evidence proves the point and explanation makes it clear and convincing.
Why do we use emphasis in speech?
highlight key ideas
Which modal is stronger in certainty: âwouldâ or âmightâ?
âWouldâ is stronger because it shows more certainty than âmight.â
Why do we use synonyms in academic writing?
To avoid repetition and make the text more varied and formal.