Persuasive Writing Flashcard

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Main goal of a persuasive speech?

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To convince the audience

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NOT a persuasive writing term:

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Inform

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Purpose of introduction in persuasive writing?

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To catch the reader's attention.

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Role of thesis in persuasive writing?

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To provide evidence for the argument.

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Purpose of conclusion in persuasive writing?

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Restate the thesis statement.

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Technique to explain an idea by identifying likenesses between objects or ideas.

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Drawing an analogy

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Purpose of summarizing in a persuasive essay conclusion?

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To help the reader recall the main points.

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Purpose of evidence in persuasive writing?

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Support for the argument

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Technique to engage readers with a hypothetical scenario?

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Using a hypothetical situation

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Role of the hook in a persuasive essay introduction?

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To catch the reader's attention.