Persuasive and Argumentative Essay

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

• persuasive

• argumentative

• research

The writer presents reasons for his or her views and supports the reasons with facts, called evidence.

• True

• False

Which one is NOT one of the 3 components of a persuasive essay?

• Debated Point

• Claim

• Reasons

• Evidence

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.

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.

Writers back up thesis statements with _____________ & _______________. (Select 2)

• Facts

• Opinions

• Reasons

• Evidence

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

An essay needs to have an appropriate tone. The tone should always match the essay's contents. For example, you would confuse your readers if you presented a serious argument in a playful tone.

• True

• False

The following quote from the model essay is an example of how a writer started off with a __________ to grab the reader's attention.

"Have you been thinking of getting a pet? Wait a minute before you rush down to a pet shop. Adopting a pet from the Ferndale Shelter is often a wiser move than buying one. However, many families hesitate to visit the shelter because they aren't aware of its advantages or have mistaken ideas about what they will find there."

• Conclusion

• Thesis

• Hook

A persuasive essay should always include facts and opinions.

• True

• False