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Why is it important to know the purpose for writing a paper?
- It allows you to explore other topics and issues.
- It helps you find evidence to support your reasons.
- It helps you stay on track and write a successful paper.
- It keeps you from having to do so much research.
The purpose is the goal, or what you are trying to accomplish with the paper.
The purpose is the goal, or what you are trying to accomplish with the paper.
The purpose is the goal, or what you are trying to accomplish with the paper.
The purpose is the goal, or what you are trying to accomplish with the paper.
From where does the information in an outline for a persuasive paper come?
- from the thesis statement and reasons that support the thesis
- from the facts, statistics, and expert opinions found in research
- from the introduction and conclusion of the paper
- from the reasons that support the thesis and the evidence
Your thesis and reasons for believing the way you do form the outline of the paper.
Your thesis and reasons for believing the way you do form the outline of the paper.
Your thesis and reasons for believing the way you do form the outline of the paper.
Your thesis and reasons for believing the way you do form the outline of the paper.
What should be included in the introduction of a persuasive essay?
- the three main reasons supporting the thesis
- the conclusion of the paper
- the thesis statement
- the evidence to support the three reasons
The thesis statement is usually the last sentence of the introduction.
The thesis statement is usually the last sentence of the introduction.
The thesis statement is usually the last sentence of the introduction.
The thesis statement is usually the last sentence of the introduction.
Why should you include an emotional appeal in a persuasive essay?
- to show prove that your reasoning is sound and logical
- to convince your audience that you know what you are talking about
- to make yourself appear as if you are friendly and engaging
- to appeal to the audience's heart in addition to their head
Emotional appeals help the audience connect with the author or speaker.
Emotional appeals help the audience connect with the author or speaker.
Emotional appeals help the audience connect with the author or speaker.
Emotional appeals help the audience connect with the author or speaker.
If you do not have professional experience in an area, what else can you rely on to show your credibility when you are writing a persuasive essay?
- advice of strangers
- personal experience
- your feelings and opinions
- what everyone thinks of you
Credibility can be established by using personal experiences, too.
Credibility can be established by using personal experiences, too.
Credibility can be established by using personal experiences, too.
Credibility can be established by using personal experiences, too.
How should you write to convince your audience that you are trustworthy?
- with an informal tone
- with formal tone
- by using conversational English
- by using abbreviations and slang
Formal writing is appropriate for educational papers.
Formal writing is appropriate for educational papers.
Formal writing is appropriate for educational papers.
Formal writing is appropriate for educational papers.
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