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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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    Jumble
    30s
  • Q3

    The introduction paragraph must end with a ___________ statement.

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    Jumble
    30s
  • Q4

    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.

    false
    true
    True or False
    30s
  • 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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    Jumble
    30s
  • Q10

    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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    Jumble
    30s
  • Q13

    Your conclusion paragraph should point to something bigger than just the thesis statement action.

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s

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