Persuasion Techniques and Essay Structure

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What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

  • To describe a sequence of events
  • To convince the reader to accept the writer's opinion (correct)
  • To inform the reader about factual information
  • To entertain the reader with stories

Which part of the persuasive writing provides support for the writer's opinion?

  • Evidence (correct)
  • Conclusion
  • Call to action
  • Introduction

What does the term 'call to action' refer to in persuasive writing?

  • A summary of the writer's opinion
  • A prompt encouraging the reader to take specific steps (correct)
  • A section providing background information
  • A statement that introduces the topic

Which of the following statements most accurately expresses a key finding from the PISA report?

<p>Low funding negatively impacts the availability of teaching materials in the Philippines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What pressing issue is highlighted regarding the Philippine educational system?

<p>The need for immediate evaluation of the reading curriculum. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the government consider allocating more funds to improve?

<p>The education sector (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was suggested for the Department of Education to help students with reading?

<p>To introduce expository texts in teaching materials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concern does the phrase 'dismal performance' in the context of the Philippines refer to?

<p>Poor results in reading assessments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is the purpose of a persuasive writing's introduction?

The writer's opinion, belief, or stance on a topic, presented with the intention of persuading the audience to agree.

What is the role of evidence in persuasive writing?

Facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions that support the writer's claim and make the argument convincing.

What is the purpose of a call to action in persuasive writing?

A clear and specific action that the writer wants the reader to take after reading the piece.

What is the role of the introduction in persuasive writing?

The introduction provides the writer's opinion or claim, setting the stage for the argument.

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What is the role of the evidence section in persuasive writing?

The evidence section provides factual information, statistics, or expert opinions that support the writer's claim, making the argument more convincing.

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What is the role of the call to action section in persuasive writing?

The call to action section directs the reader to take a specific action based on the writer's argument.

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What is a claim in persuasive writing?

It's a statement that expresses the writer's opinion or stance on a topic.

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How does the writer use evidence to support their claim?

The author uses specific examples, facts, figures, research findings, or expert opinions to strengthen their claim.

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Study Notes

Persuasion Techniques

  • Persuasion is a technique used to present ideas to influence or convince an audience to take a specific action.
  • Persuasive texts aim to convince, motivate, or move readers toward a particular point of view or opinion. This can include arguments, discussions, reviews, and advertisements.
  • A persuasive piece usually presents the writer's opinion, supporting evidence, and desired action.

Parts of a Persuasive Essay

  • Introductory Paragraph: Includes a "hook" to grab the reader's attention (e.g., unusual fact, statistic, question, or quotation).
  • Provides background information to familiarize the reader with the topic, giving context to the argument. Definitions of key terms, if necessary.

Body Paragraphs

  • Each paragraph should have a topic sentence that reflects the main idea and connects back to the thesis statement.
  • Evidence, from credible outside sources, supports the topic sentence.
  • Examples might include statistics, expert opinions, or research findings.

Concluding Paragraph

  • Summarize the main points, restating and reinforcing the thesis statement.
  • Include a call to action.

Techniques in Persuasion

  • Ethos: Appeals to the credibility and authority of the author.
  • Pathos: Appeals to the reader's emotions.
  • Logos: Appeals to logic and reason, using facts and figures.

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