Persuasive Strategies!!!
The text says, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world." What is this sentence called?
What is a thesis statement is the summary of the main point or claim of the essay, research paper, etc?
Getting people to feel a certain way such as happy, sad, or angry can help your argument.
These mysterious animals will love you one minute and will terrorize you and your family the next minute. What is this sentence called?
When citing, which punctuation mark is used to enclose a direct quote or fact that is written or stated by somebody other than yourself?
Facts, numbers, and information can be very convincing.
Admittedly, I am too young to have a 3 am curfew, but I will be with a responsible adult who will be with me the whole time! What is this sentence called?
Which statement below meets the criteria for a thesis statement? 1. Fast food is bad and should be avoided. 2. Americans should avoid fast food consumption because of its negative long term health effects, high calorie count, and lack of nutrients.
What is 2. Americans should avoid fast food consumption because of its negative long term health effects, high calorie count, and lack of nutrients?
"You snooze, you lose." What persuasive technique is this?
An introductory paragraph must have a hook, claim and thesis statement?
Which of these makes the best thesis statement? A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt began the system of Social Security during the depression years in the 1930s. B. We shouldn't have Social Security anymore. C. The current system of Social Security needs a complete overhaul in administration and philosophy if it is going to benefit future generations.
What is C?
A is a fact; B-too general; C states one main idea with two subtopics.
What two persuasive/rhetorical appeals are being used in this example: "According to research done by students at the University of Miami, more than 3 million kittens are abandoned each year in Florida alone. These poor animals are left seeking shelter from Florida's unpredictable weather, fighting to survive in severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.".
What is a counterargument is an argument that your opponent would make and a rebuttal is when you respond directly to your opponent’s argument to show why/how they are wrong?
Which of the following is a function of a thesis statement?
A. To announce the topic of your paper to your reader B. To reflect a perspective on a topic C. To leave a final impression on your reader D. To provide a blueprint of your essay to the reader E. All of the Above F. A,B,D