What is the primary aim of persuasive writing?
Using Anecdotes in Persuasive Writing

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To describe a process
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To convince the reader of the author's viewpoint
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does elaboration help in writing?
It makes the writing more concise
It clarifies and explains supporting details
It adds humor to the writing
It shortens the essay
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an anecdote?
A fictional story used to entertain
A brief personal story used to illustrate a point
A summary of the essay
A detailed analysis of a topic
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good anecdote?
It is unrelated to the topic
It is a personal experience
It illustrates a point
It is a true story
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do after writing an anecdote in your essay?
Ignore it
Add more unrelated details
Connect it back to the topic sentence
Leave it as it is
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in writing an anecdote into your essay?
Write the introduction
Write the supporting detail in essay format
Write the conclusion
Write the thesis statement
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the cell phone example used in the lesson?
To show how to write a conclusion
To demonstrate the use of anecdotes
To explain how to write a thesis statement
To illustrate how to write an introduction
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