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What should Jamie do to restate his main points?
What should Jamie do to restate his main points?
- Focus only on the opposition's arguments.
- Ignore his main points and introduce new information.
- Use different words to express the same ideas. (correct)
- Copy and paste from the introduction.
What is an anecdote?
What is an anecdote?
- A statistic from a research paper.
- A long, detailed explanation.
- A complex scientific theory.
- A very short story. (correct)
Why might Jamie mention points from the opposition in his conclusion?
Why might Jamie mention points from the opposition in his conclusion?
- To come across as a real authority. (correct)
- To weaken his own argument completely.
- To avoid taking a firm stand.
- To confuse his parents.
What is a 'call to action' in a persuasive essay?
What is a 'call to action' in a persuasive essay?
According to the examples, what could Jamie do to convince his parents?
According to the examples, what could Jamie do to convince his parents?
Flashcards
Restate Main Points
Restate Main Points
Restate the main points of your thesis in a fresh, interesting way using different words, a different order, or splitting up the points.
Add an Anecdote
Add an Anecdote
Add interest to your conclusion by including a very short story to emotionally move the reader.
Acknowledge Opposition
Acknowledge Opposition
Mentioning opposing arguments demonstrates an understanding of the issue's complexity, establishing you as an authority.
Call to Action
Call to Action
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Make It Universal
Make It Universal
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Study Notes
- Conclusions should be convincing
Restate Main Points
- Reiterate the thesis statement from the introduction using fresh language.
- Use synonyms to vary word choice when restating points.
- Alter the order of the points for emphasis, especially to end with a strong point.
- Integrate points throughout the conclusion instead of presenting them all at once.
Adding Interesting Content
- Incorporate a brief anecdote to engage the reader.
- Provide examples to support the argument.
Acknowledge the Opposition
- Recognizing opposing viewpoints demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
- Acknowledging opposition enhances credibility.
Clever Techniques
- Integrate a relevant and impactful quotation.
- Share a surprising discovery from the research for an emotional effect.
- Invoke emotion, particularly when addressing social issues.
- Include a call to action, especially in persuasive essays, to encourage reader involvement.
Making Conclusions Universal
- Broaden the main point to a global perspective
- Connect the topic to broader implications.
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