Persuasive Writing Flashcard

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Purpose of a topic sentence in a persuasive paragraph?

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Overview of the paragraph's content.

Answer explanation

The purpose of a topic sentence in a persuasive body paragraph is to provide an overview of what the paragraph will be about.

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Example of a persuasive device:

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Using emotive language to evoke feelings.

Answer explanation

The persuasive device used in the paragraph is using emotive language to evoke feelings.

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Purpose of a concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

Back

Summarizes the main idea and links it to the text's main idea.

Answer explanation

The purpose of a concluding sentence in a body paragraph is to summarize the main idea of the paragraph and link it to the main idea of the text.

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Conjunction used to add info about sport benefits?

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Furthermore

Answer explanation

The conjunction 'Furthermore' is used in the paragraph to add more information about the benefits of sport.

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Main focus of the persuasive body?

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Benefits of teamwork skills in sports

Answer explanation

The main focus of the paragraph in the persuasive body is on the benefits of teamwork skills in sports.