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Why is it important to incorporate rhetorical devices into your persuasive writing?
- to introduce your essay topic
- to help engage readers' emotions
- to support your opinion with reasons and facts
- to clearly state your opinion
It is important to incorporate rhetorical devices into your persuasive writing because they help to create engagement and stir emotion, which allows readers to better connect to your topic.
It is important to incorporate rhetorical devices into your persuasive writing because they help to create engagement and stir emotion, which allows readers to better connect to your topic.
It is important to incorporate rhetorical devices into your persuasive writing because they help to create engagement and stir emotion, which allows readers to better connect to your topic.
It is important to incorporate rhetorical devices into your persuasive writing because they help to create engagement and stir emotion, which allows readers to better connect to your topic.
Which sentence includes an example of a hyperbole?
- My dad is going to explode when he sees my test score.
- Her heart is pure gold.
- I hope Cynthia doesn't spill the beans.
- My pencil raced across my paper.
A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration. For instance, your dad might be upset when he sees your test score, but he won't literally explode.
A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration. For instance, your dad might be upset when he sees your test score, but he won't literally explode.
A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration. For instance, your dad might be upset when he sees your test score, but he won't literally explode.
A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration. For instance, your dad might be upset when he sees your test score, but he won't literally explode.
Which sentence is an example of reasoning?
- You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.
- Right here, right now is where we draw the line.
- The popular idea of cutting our emissions in half in 10 years only gives us a 50% chance of staying below 1.5 degrees.
- The world is waking up, and change is coming, whether you like it or not.
A supportive reason explains why or describes a fact or example, whereas rhetoric creates engagement and emotion.
A supportive reason explains why or describes a fact or example, whereas rhetoric creates engagement and emotion.
A supportive reason explains why or describes a fact or example, whereas rhetoric creates engagement and emotion.
A supportive reason explains why or describes a fact or example, whereas rhetoric creates engagement and emotion.
Which sentence is an example of rhetoric? Select all that apply.
- Another way that experimenting with one's appearance is good for development is through the connection it has to a child's individuality.
- Children feeling like they are in control of their own lives is the key to a healthy adulthood, and this begins with an exploration in style.
- This can be anything from meticulous morning makeup to an interesting haircut—or just wearing whatever feels comfortable.
- Trying to suppress someone's sprouting individuality can only lead to feelings of inferiority, shame, and self-doubt.
Any answers marked with an X are incorrect.
No wrong answers, but you missed a right answer.
Correct! Rhetoric highlights key points and helps readers connect emotionally to the topic.
Which sentence is an example of a claim?
- After years of interviewing people seeking asylum, Luiselli vividly recalls some of the many hardships they faced.
- To ensure that immigrants gain the respect of more Americans, more of us must be prepared to do active, tangible good for and within their communities.
- According to Oxford professor Alexander Betts, "crop failures in these countries have reached higher than 80%; and as a result, food insecurity has become a major cause of outmigration."
- Manu filed a police report years before the final attack, but the police in his area ignored it.
A claim states an opinion or a belief. For example, it is an opinion that more Americans must be prepared to do active, tangible good for immigrants within the community.
A claim states an opinion or a belief. For example, it is an opinion that more Americans must be prepared to do active, tangible good for immigrants within the community.
A claim states an opinion or a belief. For example, it is an opinion that more Americans must be prepared to do active, tangible good for immigrants within the community.
A claim states an opinion or a belief. For example, it is an opinion that more Americans must be prepared to do active, tangible good for immigrants within the community.
What can be used as prewriting when developing an opinion about which to write a persuasive essay?
- a clarifying conclusion
- rhetorical devices
- a thesis statement
- an informal reflection
A reflective essay can make a great prewriting activity when trying to reflect on an experience, to develop an opinion, and to write a persuasive essay.
A reflective essay can make a great prewriting activity when trying to reflect on an experience, to develop an opinion, and to write a persuasive essay.
A reflective essay can make a great prewriting activity when trying to reflect on an experience, to develop an opinion, and to write a persuasive essay.
A reflective essay can make a great prewriting activity when trying to reflect on an experience, to develop an opinion, and to write a persuasive essay.
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