Persuasive and Narrative Writing Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST describes the 'PEEL' paragraph structure used in persuasive writing?
Answer: Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link
PEEL stands for Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link — a framework for structuring persuasive body paragraphs effectively.
A student's narrative reads: 'The old house groaned in the wind, its broken windows staring like hollow eyes.' This is an example of:
Answer: Personification and simile
The house 'groaning' is personification (giving human qualities to an object), and 'staring like hollow eyes' is a simile (comparison using 'like').
What is the 'bandwagon' persuasive technique?
Answer: Persuading people by suggesting everyone else is doing something
The bandwagon technique pressures the audience to conform by implying that most or all people have already adopted a particular view or behavior.
In narrative writing, what is the role of the 'resolution' in a plot structure?
Answer: It reveals how the conflict is settled and loose ends are tied up
The resolution (or dénouement) follows the climax and shows how the conflict is resolved and what the aftermath looks like.
Which of the following is an example of using 'anecdote' in a persuasive essay?
Answer: Sharing a brief personal story to illustrate why stricter road safety laws are needed
An anecdote is a short personal story used in persuasive writing to make abstract arguments concrete and emotionally engaging.
In persuasive writing, 'conceding a point' to the opposition is considered:
Answer: A strategy that shows fairness and strengthens the writer's credibility
Acknowledging a valid point from the opposition before rebutting it demonstrates intellectual honesty and actually increases the writer's persuasive credibility.
A narrative story written with a 'frame narrative' structure means:
Answer: A story is told within another story, with an outer and inner narrative
A frame narrative has an outer story that contains or introduces an inner story, such as a character who begins telling a tale within the main narrative.