Persuasive Writing Terms Game!

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Persuade means to...

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Convince

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Opening sentence that grabs attention.

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Hook

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Sentence linking hook to thesis.

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Bridge

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Main idea of an essay.

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Thesis Statement

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Word/phrase showing relationship between paragraphs, aiding idea transition.

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Transition word or phrase

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Main idea of a paragraph.

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Topic Sentence

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Proof from a credible source.

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Evidence

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Point of your essay

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Claim

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Need examples in a persuasive essay?

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Support the claim.

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Paragraphs in a persuasive essay?

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