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WorksheetsArgument & Persuasion Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
A _________________ essay is one in which the writer tries to convince readers to agree with the writer's stand on an issue.
persuasive
argumentative
research
The writer presents reasons for his or her views and supports the reasons with facts, called evidence.
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Which one is NOT one of the 3 components of a persuasive essay?
Debated Point
Claim
Reasons
Evidence
In your first model essay "A Cat Is Not a Can of Soup," what was the author's claim?
Some pet shops are badly run.
The animal shelter is often a better place than a shop to find pets.
Many pets at the shelter have loving personalities.
Shelter animals are always healthier than pet shop animals.
What is the purpose of having a strong claim, or thesis statement, in a persuasive essay?
To answer any potential opposing viewpoints.
To provide evidence for your reasons and support your claim.
To clearly state the topic and define the approach you will take toward it.
Writers back up thesis statements with _____________ & _______________. (Select 2)
Facts
Opinions
Reasons
Evidence
In a persuasive essay, writers generally devote an entire paragraph to all their reasons. Therefore, writers never start a new paragraph each time they present a new reason. Each reason is always included in the main paragraph or "body" of the essay.
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An essay needs to have an appropriate tone. The tone should always match the essay's contents. For example, you would confuse your readers if you presented a serious argument in a playful tone.
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The following quote from the model essay is an example of how a writer started off with a __________ to grab the reader's attention.
"Have you been thinking of getting a pet? Wait a minute before you rush down to a pet shop. Adopting a pet from the Ferndale Shelter is often a wiser move than buying one. However, many families hesitate to visit the shelter because they aren't aware of its advantages or have mistaken ideas about what they will find there."
Conclusion
Thesis
Hook
A persuasive essay should always include facts and opinions.
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False
To be believable, the facts have to be supported by reason, and the evidence, or opinions.
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False
When writers acknowledge that an opposing opinion is reasonable, they ______________________.
back it up by facts
concede a point
state their claim
make the reader confused
One way a writer can prove his/her point by acknowledging counterclaims and refutations can be a very effective way to convince your reader of your credibility. Why does a writer want to include the counterclaim and refutation in a persuasive essay?
to allow the reader to see the difference of opinions and make their own choice of what is right or wrong
to make the reader believe that the opposing point is a better reason than their own claim
to convince readers that their point of view is correct, and that the opposing point of view is incorrect
What should you never include in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
A review of the thesis statement
New ideas and information
A thought-provoking statement
You survived Monday!
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