Effective Calls to Action in Essays

The video tutorial explains how to write the conclusion of a persuasive essay. It emphasizes starting with a sentence that recaps the three main reasons from the body paragraphs. The conclusion should end with a 'call for action,' which can be a recommendation, prediction, question, or instructions. The video provides examples for each type of call for action and advises on structuring the conclusion with at least three sentences.

What is the primary purpose of the conclusion in a persuasive essay?

• To include citations

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To remind the reader of the main points

• To introduce new arguments

How many reasons should be summarized in the first sentence of the conclusion?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Two

What should the first sentence of the conclusion do?

• Introduce a new argument

• Summarize the three main reasons

• Provide a detailed example

• Ask a rhetorical question

What is the importance of the first sentence in the conclusion?

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To remind the reader of the main reasons

• To ask a question

• To introduce a new topic

What is a 'call for action' in the context of a persuasive essay?

• A statement to provoke thought

• A question to the audience

• A summary of the essay

• A directive to the reader to take action

Which of the following is NOT a type of call for action?

• Instructions

• Recommendation

• Prediction

• Narration

What type of call for action involves suggesting specific solutions?

• Recommendation

• Prediction

• Question

• Instructions

Which call for action type involves forecasting future outcomes?

• Instructions

• Question

• Prediction

• Recommendation

What is the role of a recommendation in a call for action?

• To ask a question

• To predict future outcomes

• To provide a summary

• To suggest specific solutions

What should you avoid if you used a question as your essay's hook?

• Using instructions as the call for action

• Using a recommendation as the call for action

• Using a prediction as the call for action

• Using a question as the call for action