Persuasive Essay

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

• to entertain the reader
• to inform the reader
• to mislead the reader
• to convince the reader

You should list your reasons in your introduction. 

• True
• False

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

• ... transitional phrase.
• .... comma.
• .... conclusion.

What are the parts of the conclusion?

• Thesis statement, summary of main points, strong ending

• Re-statement of thesis, summary of main points, closing sentence

• Re-statement of thesis, supporting details, strong ending

• Re-statement of thesis, summary of main points, strong ending

This sentence wraps up your essay and tells the reader what you've already told them.

• Thesis

• Restated thesis

• Call to action

• Counter argument

Which of the following is the BEST form of persuasion?

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

• logos and pathos

• none of the above - all are equally persuasive

You should keep your audience in mind as you write. 

• True
• False

True or False: Persuasive writing counts a counterargument.

• True
• False

If you manage to get the reader to agree with you, this sentence tells them what they must do.

• Counter argument

• Details

• Example

• Call to action

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?

• Grapes and popcorn
• Your opinion
• Reasons and evidence
• Details