Using Anecdotes in Persuasive Writing

What is the primary aim of persuasive writing?

• To describe a process

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To convince the reader of the author's viewpoint

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

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

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

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

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

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