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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To inform
To entertain or tell a story
To convince or persuade
To give directions
After reading a strong persuasive message, a person would most likely.....
learn how to do something
agree with the message
feel happy
play a board game
A salesperson uses persuasion to make you.....
feel happy
buy a product
learn how to do something
do research
The goal of an argument is to .......
entertain someone with a good story
get someone to see your point of view
learn something
feel happy
Which of the statements would be the weakest argument to persuade your parents to let you see a movie:
You saved up your allowance so you could buy the ticket.
You have a ride to and from the movie theater with a friend's parent.
It's not a school night.
The movie is too scary
Q. True or False?
You can use persuasive writing to convince your family, friends, teachers and even strangers
True
False
What is the name of the paragraph that STARTS your persuasive text?
Body paragraph
Introduction
Conclusion
What is the LAST paragraph in your persuasive called?
Introduction
Conclusion
Body paragraphs
Which of the following would be the strongest argument to persuade you to buy a new video game:
The video game is expensive.
The video game has OK graphics.
The video game is almost as fun as the ones you have.
The video game won an award for Game of the Year.
'We have a responsibility to care for this poor lost dog' is an example of
Repetition
Appeal to emotions or values
Figure of speech
Expert evidence
Sun, surf and sand, is what makes the beach relaxing.
Is an example of...
Alliteration
Personal pronouns
Rhetorical Question
Facts
How could you even consider not going?
Is an example of...
Fact
Rhetorical Question
Alliteration
Repetition
Netball is awesome. Netball is great exercise. Netball is a game everyone should play.
Rhetorical Question
Statistic
Repetition
Fact
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