Persuasive Writing 👩‍⚖️

Question 1

A counter argument in a persuasive essay is optional.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The repeating of words or phrases to to reinforce and idea, or for emphasis.

Accepted Answer

Repetition

Question 3

What is important when writing a persuasive essay or Letter to the Editor?

Accepted Answer

No contractions., Use 5-paragraph essay format., Indent. Indent. Indent., Use your transitional words.

Question 4

The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince others.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

You are not allowed to use persuasive techniques in your Letter to the Editor.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the main parts of the persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

Counter argument

Question 7

Letters to the Editor are usually found in newspapers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Your thesis statement is a must in the persuasive essay or Letter to the Editor.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

The persuasive essay should have six paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

All the persuasive techniques can be used in both essays and advertisements.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

You must fully explain your reasons and support them.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Saying things in threes. E.g. For cleaner, fresher, brighter laundry.

Accepted Answer

Triples, Rule of Threes

Question 13

Letters to the Editors are sometimes written by newspaper staff.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of direct address?

Accepted Answer

Let the change begin with you., You can make a difference in this world.

Question 15

The Letter to the Editor has a similar structure to which of the following writing forms?

Accepted Answer

Persuasive Essay, Formal Letter

Question 16

Letters to the Editors are written by members of the public.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a form of persuasive writing?

Accepted Answer

Stories

Question 18

The Letter to the Editor takes the full format of the formal letter.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Letters to the Editors gives somebody’s opinion about current or topical issue.

Accepted Answer

True

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