Persuasive Flashcards

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What are the three things that make a good persuasive thesis statement?

A

Identify the main topic of your essay, include your opinion on the topic, outline

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Topic sentences should be?

A

Argumentative

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What are the two goals of a transition sentence?

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Let the reader know you are not done talking about the current topic, let the reader know that there is more to come

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How do you do a challenge closing sentence?

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Challenge the reader by making the opposing opinion sound really bad while making your opinion sound better

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How do you end a persuasive essay with a future closer?

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If A then B, which will lead to C

Can be used to support your argument or can be used against the opponents

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How do you end with a question conclusion sentence?

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A (Make it sound really good) or B (Make it sound really bad)?

A is your argument and B is your opponents argument

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What is the number one taboo of writing a thesis sentence?

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Stay on one side of an argument, do not flip flop between opinions

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