Writing a Persuasive Essay

What is the main goal of a persuasive essay?

• To show both sides of a topic fairly.

• To make the reader agree with the writer's opinion or to do something.

• To tell the reader made-up stories for fun.

• To share what the writer has gone through personally.

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How should ideas be put together in a persuasive essay?

• In a mixed-up and messy way

• Without any order

• In a clear and logical way

• All over the place

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What is a word or phrase you can use to connect your ideas in a persuasive essay?

• For example, 'furthermore', 'in addition', 'however', 'on the other hand', 'in conclusion', etc.

• In contrast

• In summary

• Firstly

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Why should we use facts to help prove our point in a persuasive essay?

• To make our essay stronger and convince people.

• To make the essay confusing but interesting.

• To show how much we know.

• To make our essay longer.

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How should a writer talk about opposite views in a convincing essay?

• Acknowledge them and prove them wrong with facts and good reasons

• Ignore them completely

• Just say they are wrong without giving reasons

• Agree with them and change what the essay is about

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What should a writer put at the end of a convincing essay?

• A list of books and websites used in the essay

• Starting to talk about something completely new

• Saying the main idea again, summing up the important points, and asking the reader to think or do something

• Talking about what the writer personally thinks

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Why is it important to find the main idea in a persuasive essay?

• It helps you understand what the writer is trying to say and the main points they are making.

• It does not change how well you understand the essay.

• Finding the main idea only makes the essay harder to understand.

• The main idea isn't important in a persuasive essay.

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How can you write a convincing essay in a clear way?

• Adding facts randomly without showing how they are connected.

• Starting with a clear introduction, giving strong reasons to support your idea, talking about opposite views, and ending with a strong summary.

• Moving from one idea to another without linking them smoothly.

• Sharing your own thoughts without any facts to back them up.

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Name three words or phrases you can use to make your argument stronger in an essay.

• Firstly, In addition, Furthermore

• However, On the other hand, In conclusion

• Secondly, Moreover, Lastly

• For example, In summary, On the contrary

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Why is it important to use facts from trusted places in a convincing essay?

• To make the essay longer to reach the needed number of words

• To make the reader confused with too many different ideas

• To show how much the writer knows without needing to prove it

• To make the essay's main point stronger and more believable.

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