Connective Words in Persuasive Writing

What is the primary purpose of connective words in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To make sentences longer

• To link segments of text together

• To replace punctuation

Which of the following is NOT a category of connectives mentioned in the video?

• Evidence

• Order

• Narrative

• Cause-and-effect

What do order connectives help indicate?

• The evidence supporting an idea

• The location of ideas in relation to one another

• The conclusion of an argument

• The sequence of ideas

Which connective is used to introduce evidence in writing?

• Moreover

• However

• Therefore

• For instance

What is the main function of cause-and-effect connectives?

• To compare two ideas

• To conclude an argument

• To show the sequence of actions and reactions

• To introduce a new topic

Which connective would you use to show similarity between two ideas?

• Firstly

• Despite

• Comparatively

• Ultimately

What is the role of contrast connectives in persuasive writing?

• To introduce a new idea

• To summarize the text

• To highlight differences between ideas

• To agree with the previous point

Which super connective is used to introduce hyperbole in cause-and-effect?

• Despite

• Comparatively

• For instance

• Ultimately

What is the purpose of concluding connectives?

• To contrast opposing arguments

• To compare two ideas

• To add certainty to the final paragraph

• To introduce new evidence

Which connective is useful for disregarding an opposing argument?

• Despite

• Therefore

• Firstly

• Moreover