Persuasive Essay Writing

What is a main conclusion in an essay?

• A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

• An instance serving for illustration or proof.

• A summary of the information provided for the main thesis.

• The inclusion of a part of the opposing argument.

Which words are often used as conclusion indicators?

• 'Because', 'for', 'as', 'since'

• 'Therefore', 'so', 'consequently', 'hence', 'thus'

• 'Must', 'should', 'need', 'ought to'

• 'If', 'then', 'when', 'whenever'

What is an intermediate conclusion?

• A statement supported by evidence and used to support the main conclusion.

• An instance serving for illustration or proof.

• The inclusion of a part of the opposing argument.

• A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

What is a reason in the context of an essay?

• An instance serving for illustration or proof.

• A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

• The inclusion of a part of the opposing argument.

• A summary of the information provided for the main thesis.

What is an example in an essay?

• A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

• A summary of the information provided for the main thesis.

• An instance serving for illustration or proof.

• The inclusion of a part of the opposing argument.

What is a counter-assertion?

• A summary of the information provided for the main thesis.

• An instance serving for illustration or proof.

• The inclusion of a part of the opposing argument, without citing the supporting grounds or logical consequences.

• A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

What is the purpose of reasoning in an essay?

• To show that one idea is more legitimate than another.

• To provide an instance serving for illustration or proof.

• To summarize the information provided for the main thesis.

• To include a part of the opposing argument.