Structure
Is the introduction the first, second, or third part of the persuasive essay?
1st!
Is the Pope Catholic? What is the type of persuasive device used here?
Rhetorical question
What is a persuasive essay.
A piece of writing aimed at persuading a reader to agree with the writer's point of view.
When given a topic, one can argue for or _________ a topic.
Against
Give one transitional phrase to support evidence in a persuasive essay.
For example
For instance
Such as
How many paragraphs make up a persuasive essay?
Five
These are short personal stories that help to illustrate a point... or it could be someone else's story.
Examples/anecdotes
A sentence or set of sentences that captures/grabs and maintains the reader's attention.
Hook
How many points are discussed in a persuasive essay?
THREE
Name one link word/phrase one can use in the final or concluding paragraph.
In conclusion/ To conclude
Therefore
In a nutshell
To conclude
As a result
Finally
Thus
Which part of the essay does the thesis belong in?
The introduction
Using the same words, phrases and ideas to reinforce a point and drive home the message to the reader
Repetition
Phrases that help ideas flow from one paragraph to another.
Transitions / Connectives
What is the last line of the introductory paragraph called?
Thesis statement
A transitional word used to express an opposing view is
On the other hand
On the contrary
In spite of
However
The term given to label the final paragraph of the persuasive essay is __________.
The conclusion
Overstating something to help persuade readers to your point of view.
Exaggeration
A question asked which does not need an answer as the answer is obvious.
Rhetorical question
In which paragraph would the second point be inserted in a persuasive essay?
Third
Give two link words other than firstly, secondly, thirdly which is used on the body of the argument.
Moreover
Furthermore
To begin with
Next
Also
Additionally
This is a sentence which summarizes the main points in a persuasive essay.
Thesis statement
Words that provoke an emotional reaction from the audience.
Emotive words
Three synonyms for the word persuade.
Convince
Encourage
Influence
Entice
What is the term given to the point of view that the writer chooses?
The stance
Give another term for link words or transitional words beginning with the letter "c".
Connectives