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What is the purpose of including reasons in a persuasive essay?
What is the purpose of including reasons in a persuasive essay?
To justify and support your position.
What word is important to use when providing reasons in a persuasive essay?
What word is important to use when providing reasons in a persuasive essay?
'Because'.
How can evidence be defined in the context of a persuasive essay?
How can evidence be defined in the context of a persuasive essay?
Facts or information that support a reason.
Why is it important to back up reasons with evidence in a persuasive essay?
Why is it important to back up reasons with evidence in a persuasive essay?
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What is the recommended format for presenting reasons in a persuasive essay?
What is the recommended format for presenting reasons in a persuasive essay?
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How can a writer structure their essay to present each reason in a persuasive essay?
How can a writer structure their essay to present each reason in a persuasive essay?
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What can be included in each paragraph of a persuasive essay to support a reason?
What can be included in each paragraph of a persuasive essay to support a reason?
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What does Jill need to provide in her argument to address Joey's skepticism?
What does Jill need to provide in her argument to address Joey's skepticism?
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What is the purpose of including evidence in a persuasive essay?
What is the purpose of including evidence in a persuasive essay?
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What is the importance of stating your position and giving reasons in a persuasive essay?
What is the importance of stating your position and giving reasons in a persuasive essay?
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What is the importance of supporting claims in a persuasive essay?
What is the importance of supporting claims in a persuasive essay?
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What is the difference between stating a position and making a persuasive argument?
What is the difference between stating a position and making a persuasive argument?
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Who has the better argument between Joey and Jill?
Who has the better argument between Joey and Jill?
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What is the potential outcome if Joey and Jill do not provide reasons and evidence in their arguments?
What is the potential outcome if Joey and Jill do not provide reasons and evidence in their arguments?
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How can Jill convince Joey to choose fruit over candy?
How can Jill convince Joey to choose fruit over candy?
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What can Jill and Joey do to make their arguments stronger?
What can Jill and Joey do to make their arguments stronger?
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