What makes an effective introduction and conclusion?

English

Language Skills - Non-Fiction - Writing

you create a mystery to intrigue your reader

you give an overview of your line of argument

you use humour to make your reader agree with you

you use statistics to show your ideas are valid

Which one of the following is a key feature of an introduction?

What is the name of the technique where you give a story/real life example to explain your point of view?

This technique involves you giving the opposing line of argument.  What is it called?

"Dodgeball."  What type of sentence is this?

In our conclusion we have tried to broaden the scope of our final paragraph to take on 'Big Picture' ideas and test the reader's moral stance.  Which of the following does this refer to?

Select the correct response to this definition.   "This technique is based on logic, reason and facts."

this technique focuses on appealing to the reader's emotions

this technique is about the timeliness of the argument

this technique is based on logic, reason and facts

this technique is based on testing the writer's trustworthiness

What is 'pathos'?  Select the right definition.

Which element of rhetoric refers to the consideration of tone?

"Viewpoint writing must include logos."  Is this statement true or false?

"All sports should be fun, fair and open to everyone.  It is the taking part not the winning that matters."  In this viewpoint essay we are responding to a statement about a general attitude.    What type of conflict does this represent?

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