Persuasive Paragraphs/
Persuasion Techniques
Persuasion Techniques
A persuasive paragraph is also called an __________ or argumentative paragraph.
opinion
Name the 5 senses
Touch, taste, smell, hear, see
An expository paragraph is also called an _______________ paragraph.
informative
What is a process paragraph? Provide an example of a topic.
A process paragraph tells you how to do something. Each step is a supporting sentence.
What is a paragraph?
A paragraph is a series of sentences grouped together that describes or explains one idea.
Where can you find an opinion?
Internet, advertisements, newspapers, reviews, letters to politicians
Good descriptive writing includes many vivid ___________ _________ that paint a picture.
True or False? You do not use a neutral voice in expository writing.
False
In a compare and contrast paragraph, the writer compares the _________ between two selected subjects and contrasts the ___________ in those subjects.
similarities, differences
Name the 3 parts of a paragraph.
Topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentences
Name the 3 persuasion techniques.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Name the 4 examples of figurative language.
Simile, metaphor, hyberbole, personificiation.
Expository paragraphs provide explanations and ____________.
definitions
True or false? In a compare and contrast paragraph, the two subjects should belong in the same category.
True
What does the topic sentence do?
States the main idea of the paragraph.
"9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste" is an example of which persuasion technique?
What is a simile? Give an example.
A comparison that uses "like" or "as".
A problem and solution paragraph explains the _______ to a _______.
What is the minimum number of supporting sentences in a paragraph?
3
"People who eat chocolate everyday are 72% happier than those who don’t, so we should eat chocolate everyday" is an example of which persuasion technique?
Logos
What is personification? Give an example.
Personification projects human qualities onto inanimate objects, or perhaps animals or natural elements.
Good expository writing draws a conclusion based on the__________ and __________ presented.
Facts and information
There can be more than one solution or one solution with several reasons explaining why the solution is ___________.
effective
Give 4 example of a transition word
In addition, Additionally, Next, Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, Furthermore, Moreover, etc