Directions: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of your answer on the blank.

1. What is the purpose of a persuasive essay? a. to provide updated information
b. to describe or explain an issue
c. to convince the reader to your point of view d. to give the opinions of different people

2. What is the standard number of paragraphs for a persuasive essay?
a. three b. four c. five d. six

3. Which of the following should be included in the introduction?
a. background of the topic / issue
c. the reasons for the opinion / stand
d. all three
b. the opinion / stand of the writer

4. What should be written in the body paragraphs?
a. the reasons for the opinion with the facts and evidence that support or explain it
b. the advantages and disadvantages of the topic / issue of the essay
c. the restatement of the opinion and the reasons explaining it
d. all three

5. Which part of the persuasive essay should writer leave a strong and memorable final statement?
a. body b. conclusion c. introduction d. opinion statement​