A _________________ essay is one in which the writer tries to convince readers to agree with the writer's stand on an issue.
Persuasive Argument

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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persuasive
argumentative
research
2.
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The writer presents reasons for his or her views and supports the reasons with facts, called evidence.
True
False
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which one is NOT one of the 3 components of a persuasive essay?
Debated Point
Claim
Reasons
Evidence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In your first model essay "A Cat Is Not a Can of Soup," what was the author's claim?
Some pet shops are badly run.
The animal shelter is often a better place than a shop to find pets.
Many pets at the shelter have loving personalities.
Shelter animals are always healthier than pet shop animals.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the purpose of having a strong claim, or thesis statement, in a persuasive essay?
To answer any potential opposing viewpoints.
To provide evidence for your reasons and support your claim.
To clearly state the topic and define the approach you will take toward it.
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
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Writers back up thesis statements with _____________ & _______________. (Select 2)
Facts
Opinions
Reasons
Evidence
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In a persuasive essay, writers generally devote an entire paragraph to all their reasons. Therefore, writers never start a new paragraph each time they present a new reason. Each reason is always included in the main paragraph or "body" of the essay.
True
False
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