Persuasive Flashcards
What are the three things that make a good persuasive thesis statement?
Identify the main topic of your essay, include your opinion on the topic, outline
Topic sentences should be?
Argumentative
What are the two goals of a transition sentence?
Let the reader know you are not done talking about the current topic, let the reader know that there is more to come
How do you do a challenge closing sentence?
Challenge the reader by making the opposing opinion sound really bad while making your opinion sound better
How do you end a persuasive essay with a future closer?
If A then B, which will lead to C
Can be used to support your argument or can be used against the opponents
How do you end with a question conclusion sentence?
A (Make it sound really good) or B (Make it sound really bad)?
A is your argument and B is your opponents argument
What is the number one taboo of writing a thesis sentence?
Stay on one side of an argument, do not flip flop between opinions