Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the keywords to their definitions:

• general information

• the first paragraph of a persuasive letter

• linking sentence

• the most basic, necessary information

• introductory sentence

• states the purpose of the paragraph

• introduction

• links on to the next paragraph

Answer explanation

The introduction's content and structure can help achieve the text's purpose.

Identify the linguistic features in the list:

• fronted adverbials

• rhetorical questions

• flattery

• relative clauses

• presumption

Answer explanation

We will need to use a range of linguistic features and persuasive techniques in our writing in order to achieve our text’s purpose.

Identify the persuasive techniques in the list:

• veiled threat

• rhetorical questions

• flattery

• relative clauses

• presumption

Answer explanation

We will need to use a range of linguistic features and persuasive techniques in our writing in order to achieve our text’s purpose.

Order the sections of our persuasive letter:

• introduction

• main points paragraphs

• conclusion

Answer explanation

The introduction states the letter’s purpose, main arguments or points.

Information in the introduction should be ...

• general

• specific

• vague

Answer explanation

General information is the most basic, necessary information.

Order the parts of the introduction:

• introductory sentence

• general information

• linking sentence

Answer explanation

Following this structure helps us write cohesively and achieve the text's purpose.