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What is the main purpose of Jamie's conclusion in trying to convince his parents?
What is the main purpose of Jamie's conclusion in trying to convince his parents?
- To use different words and a different order to restate his main points (correct)
- To restate his main points in a fresh and interesting way
- To offer his parents a deal they can't refuse
- To add an anecdote to move his parents emotionally
What is one of the main points that Jamie has likely presented to his parents as evidence of his responsibility?
What is one of the main points that Jamie has likely presented to his parents as evidence of his responsibility?
- He is hardworking
- He is organized
- He is mature
- He is trustworthy (correct)
What technique does the passage suggest Jamie could use to end his conclusion on a strong point?
What technique does the passage suggest Jamie could use to end his conclusion on a strong point?
- Offering a deal his parents can't refuse
- Splitting up his main points with interesting material
- Using a different order for his main points (correct)
- Adding an anecdote to move his parents emotionally
What is an anecdote, as mentioned in the passage?
What is an anecdote, as mentioned in the passage?
What is the main purpose of restating the thesis statement in a conclusion, according to the passage?
What is the main purpose of restating the thesis statement in a conclusion, according to the passage?
What is one way the passage suggests to restate the thesis statement in a conclusion?
What is one way the passage suggests to restate the thesis statement in a conclusion?
What is the primary technique Jamie is using in his conclusion, according to the passage?
What is the primary technique Jamie is using in his conclusion, according to the passage?
What is the main purpose of acknowledging the opposition in a conclusion?
What is the main purpose of acknowledging the opposition in a conclusion?
What is the purpose of using a quotation in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
What is the purpose of using a quotation in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
What is the purpose of making your main point "in a bigger way" in the conclusion of an essay?
What is the purpose of making your main point "in a bigger way" in the conclusion of an essay?
What is the purpose of using a 'call to action' in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
What is the purpose of using a 'call to action' in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
What is the purpose of using emotion in the conclusion of an essay?
What is the purpose of using emotion in the conclusion of an essay?
What is the purpose of adding a 'surprise' element to the conclusion of an essay?
What is the purpose of adding a 'surprise' element to the conclusion of an essay?
What is the purpose of using the 'everybody's doing it' card in the conclusion of an essay?
What is the purpose of using the 'everybody's doing it' card in the conclusion of an essay?
What is the purpose of restating your main points in the conclusion of an essay?
What is the purpose of restating your main points in the conclusion of an essay?
