L6 - Persuasive Essay

Multiple Choice

A persuasive essay is a writing piece in which the author tries to __________ readers to agree with a particular stance or point of view.

• convince

• inform

• mislead

Multiple Choice

Can we write about a variety of topics when writing a persuasive essay?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

What do you form when writing a persuasive essay?

• agreement

• anecdote

• argument

Multiple Choice

Choosing a subject/topic is the first step in writing a persuasive essay.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

You must not choose a side that you are going to defend.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

You must understand the side you chose and the opposite side as well when writing a persuasive essay.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The key to a successful essay is to __________ your opponents' points inside your paper.

• agree

• concur

• counter

Multiple Choice

Thesis statement is found in your introduction paragraph.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Each body paragraph should include about _____ sentences.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

The concluding paragraph should restate your thesis statement.

• true

• false