
Persuasive Essay Structure Review
Quiz by Michelle Berube
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- Q1
Your persuasive essay must have ____________ paragraphs.
six
five
four
seven
30s - Q2
The first part of the introduction paragraph is called the __________.
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The introduction paragraph must end with a ___________ statement.
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Between the hook and thesis statement, you need ______________________.
arguments
a counterargument
a quote
background information
30s - Q5
Your road map paragraphs should follow this pattern:
topic sentence, __________, introduction of arguments/refutation, conclusion sentence
rebuttal
proof
counterargument
clarification
30s - Q6
What is the purpose of the clarification part of the road map paragraph?
to explain the arguments you will give
to explain how you will refute the counterargument
to explain exactly what you mean (or don't mean) by your thesis
to explain why you chose this topic
30s - Q7
You should introduce your arguments AND your proof in the road map paragraph.
falsetrueTrue or False30s - Q8
Your argument paragraphs should generally follow this pattern:
topic sentence, proof + __________, conclusion sentence
clarification
refutation
counterargument
support
30s - Q9
You should use expert testimony, statistics, or ______________ to support your ideas.
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Your refutation paragraph should follow this pattern:
____________, clarification, rebuttal, proof, support, conclusion
counterargument
thesis statement
background information
argument
30s - Q11
What is a rebuttal?
when you share what the other side thinks
when you give a direct quote from an expert
when you explain why the counterargument idea is wrong
when you point to a bigger idea
30s - Q12
Your conclusion paragraph should ____________ or revisit the thesis and arguments, but in new words.
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Your conclusion paragraph should point to something bigger than just the thesis statement action.
truefalseTrue or False30s