Persuasive Writing

Question 1

To be a sophisticated writer, you may consider

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Using two or more transition techniques

Question 2

Avoid the following simple transitions:

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First off & In conclusion

Question 3

A thesis in a persuasive essay can also be called,

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Claim statement

Question 4

A word link, links two ideas with the repeating ______ in the next paragraph

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word

Question 5

What kind of link is in paragraph 11?

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Idea

Question 6

What is the purpose of a transition?

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To help connect ideas so they don't seem random

Question 7

When an English teacher talks about structure, they are talking about,

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How the essay is organized

Question 8

In paragraph 2, what word is the idea link?

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She

Question 9

What is the call to action in the conclusion?

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So: How might we do this?

Question 10

Simple transitions are called ___________.

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Standard transitional device

Question 11

Idea links connect ____________ .

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ideas that are mentioned in the previous paragraphs

Question 12

What ideas does "things" represent from paragraph 9?

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we're central to the universe/we're separate from universe

Question 13

Based on this lesson, what do I want you to think about when you draft?

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All of these things

Question 14

What is the topic of this speech?

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Being kind

Question 15

What is the best description of the tone in this speech?

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Casually/passionate

Question 16

Which paragraphs have transitions?

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10, 6, 11, 2

Question 17

If you choose to include a concession in your argument, you have to:

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Admit the other person has a good or correct point

Question 18

The tone is your _________ towards your ______.

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attitude, topic

Question 19

How many paragraphs are in this speech?

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11

Question 20

I want you to think about adding transitions between ____________.

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Paragraphs

Question 21

What kind of support did the speech use in the introduction?

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Anecdote that allows an emotional connection

Question 22

When considering which arguments to use, you must think about your _________ perspective.

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audience's

Question 23

The following transitional phrases might work for addressing an argument against you:

Accepted Answer

True/Nobody denies

Persuasive Writing

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Persuasive Writing

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