Writing Effective Conclusions in Persuasive Letters

This video tutorial teaches how to write a compelling conclusion for a persuasive letter. It covers the importance of conclusions, steps to restate claims and reasons, and how to include an action point. The lesson emphasizes the need to address the purpose and audience effectively, ensuring the conclusion ties all ideas together and prompts the reader to take action.

What is the primary purpose of a concluding paragraph in a persuasive letter?

• To provide a bibliography

• To restate the introduction

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize the main points and suggest an action

Why is a conclusion important in a persuasive letter?

• It serves as a placeholder for future content

• It provides a space for additional arguments

• It ties together the reasons and ideas and prompts the reader to act

• It allows the writer to express personal opinions

What is the first step in writing a compelling conclusion?

• Listing all the references used

• Adding a quote from a famous person

• Restating the claim and main reasons with different wording

• Introducing a new claim

How should the claim and reasons be restated in the conclusion?

• With different wording and added details

• By quoting the original text

• In a question format

• Using the exact same words as in the body

What is the claim in the example provided in the lesson?

• Shark repellents are a myth

• Shark repellents are harmful

• Shark repellents are worth investing in

• Shark repellents are unnecessary

Which of the following is NOT a reason mentioned for investing in shark repellents?

• They save animal lives

• They improve tourism

• They help the economy

• They ensure good use of funds

What additional element should be included at the end of the conclusion?

• An action point for the reader

• A personal anecdote

• A list of references

• A summary of the introduction

What is the purpose of adding an action point in the conclusion?

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To guide the reader on what to do next

What should be checked during the final review of the conclusion?

• Grammar and spelling only

• Whether the purpose and audience have been addressed

• The length of the conclusion

• The number of paragraphs

What is the final step in writing a conclusion according to the lesson?

• Adding a personal story

• Adding a new claim

• Writing a bibliography

• Rereading to ensure the purpose and audience are addressed