
Persuasive Essay Structure Review
Quiz by Michelle Berube
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Your persuasive essay must have ____________ paragraphs.
The first part of the introduction paragraph is called the __________.
The introduction paragraph must end with a ___________ statement.
Between the hook and thesis statement, you need ______________________.
Your road map paragraphs should follow this pattern:
topic sentence, __________, introduction of arguments/refutation, conclusion sentence
What is the purpose of the clarification part of the road map paragraph?
You should introduce your arguments AND your proof in the road map paragraph.
Your argument paragraphs should generally follow this pattern:
topic sentence, proof + __________, conclusion sentence
You should use expert testimony, statistics, or ______________ to support your ideas.
Your refutation paragraph should follow this pattern:
____________, clarification, rebuttal, proof, support, conclusion
What is a rebuttal?
Your conclusion paragraph should ____________ or revisit the thesis and arguments, but in new words.
Your conclusion paragraph should point to something bigger than just the thesis statement action.