Persuasive Writing Flashcard

Front

"Vote for Aubri because she will make the best class president!" Is this a fact or opinion?

Back

Opinion

Front

Statement: "Class elections on Oct 16, Joseph running for VP." Is it a fact or opinion?

Back

Fact

Front

Purpose of a persuasive essay: convince the reader of the writer's opinion.

Back

True

Front

Thesis statement location in intro paragraph.

Back

False

Front

Body paragraphs of an essay include supporting evidence.

Back

True

Front

Paraphrasing means taking text and rewording it.

Back

True

Front

Quoting text involves using the author's exact words with quotation marks.

Back

False

Front

A claim and a thesis statement are the same.

Back

True

Front

Thesis statements should not include "In my opinion."

Back

False

Front

Claim in intro paragraph persuades reader.

Back

True