English 10 - Module 2

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10 English Quarter 1 - Module 2 Persuasive Techniques and Devices

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Table of Contents Page

COVER PAGE COPYRIGHT PAGE TITLE PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT THIS MODULE IS ABOUT

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Note to the Teacher/Facilitator Note to the Learner Note to the Parents/Guardian Module Icons

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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

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WHAT I KNOW (Pretest)

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Lesson 1:

Persuasive Techniques and Devices

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What I Need to Know What I Know What’s In What’s New What Is It What’s More What I Have Learned What I Can Do Assessment Additional Activities

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Writing a Three-Paragraph Essay

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What I Need to Know What I Know What’s In What’s New What Is It What’s More What I Have Learned What I Can Do Assessment Additional Activities

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Lesson 2:

Lesson 3: Writing a Persuasive Essay What I Need to Know What I Know What’s In What’s New What Is It What’s More What I Have Learned What I Can Do Assessment Additional Activities

Assessment Key to Answers References

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What This Module is About In this module, you will learn about persuasive techniques and devices. You will learn how to make your persuasive essay become more effective using the different persuasive techniques and devices. You will also learn how to make an assertion. This module will help you formulate specific reasons for your opinions and will provide you an opportunity to research facts related to your opinions. As you develop an understanding of how writing can influence or change another thoughts or actions, you can begin to understand the persuasive nature of the marketing you are exposed to through televisions, internet and other media. This learning material is especially crafted to provide you with independent and self-directed learning experiences and to have more autonomy and control over your learning. This will help you improve your academic performance, increase motivation and confidence, make choices, and decisions about how to meet your learning needs, take responsibility for constructing and carrying out your learning. The competencies included in this module are considered as the essential competencies which need to be mastered by a Grade 10 student like you. These competencies are anchored on the general principles, goals, and objectives of the K to 12 Basic Education program for Grade 10 students like you to become productive and effective participants in the society you are in. There are two learning competencies in this Module with three lessons. Each lesson builds around a particular text for you to explore meaningfully through a variety of integrated, challenging, and exciting tasks. Module II consists of three lessons. Each lesson is developed through the following phases:        

What I Need to Know-This part contains learning objectives that are set for you to meet as you go along the Module each day/lesson. What I know- This is a pre-test which assesses your level of knowledge to the subject matter at hand, meant specifically to gauge prior related knowledge. What’s In- This part connects previous lesson with that of the present one. What’s New- An introduction of a new lesson through various activities, before it will be presented to you. What is It- These are discussions of the activities to deepen your discovery and understanding of the concept. What’s More- These are follow-up activities that are intended for you to practice further in order to master the competencies. What I Have Learned- These are activities designed to process what you have learned from the lesson. What I can Do- These are tasks that are designed to showcase your skills and knowledge, and apply them into real-life situations.

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Notes to the Teacher: Welcome to the new normal way of teaching! You play an essential role in enabling your students to develop independent learning skills. You must be aware of your students’ available learning materials at homes such as electronic gadgets, e.g., cell phones, smart televisions or personal computers, and an internet connection, so you would know the appropriate learning activities for them. You need to have a far greater level of access to skills and knowledge to respond to the inevitably far broader curriculum covered by your learners with diverse strengths and interests. You also need to be flexible to help facilitate a wide range of learning opportunities. Most importantly, you need to hone the skills of the students by teaching them all the skills that will make them an independent learner. Notes to the Learner: Welcome to the new normal way of learning! This self-directed module is designed for you to be equipped with the essential competencies you need to learn for your grade level. For you to become a successful independent learner, you must have proper time management so that you would be able to complete this course. In reading, you need to pay close attention to the words and their meanings. In times that you need to do some research, try to draw from a variety of different sources. If things are getting complicated, do not give up. Please ask assistance from your teacher or anyone whom you know can help you. Enjoy this beautiful and meaningful learning experience! Note to Parents: Greetings! The world is currently in a very challenging situation due to this pandemic. All are affected, including the education system. In this time of crisis, learning must continue. That is why the Department of Education initiates this Alternative Delivery Mode for the students to continue learning even at home, amidst the pandemic. You, as the parents, play an important role in this new way of learning. Kindly give your child enough lesson time and check their modules if they seriously do the activities. Your support would mean so much to them. Help them to become a productive learner even at home. This is just a temporary situation. Everything would go back to normal when this pandemic is over. Thank you for the unconditional support to your child’s education. Le us join, hand in hand, for your child’s future.

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How to Learn from this Module To achieve the objectives cited in the previous page, you are to do the following: •

Take your time to read the lessons carefully.

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Follow the directions of the activities and exercises diligently.

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Answer all the given tests and exercises.

Icons of this Module What I Need to Know

This part contains learning objectives that are set for you to learn as you go along the Module each day/lesson. This is a pre-test which assesses your level of knowledge to the subject matter

What I know

at hand, meant specifically to gauge prior related knowledge.

What’s In

This part connects the previous lesson to the present one.

What’s New

An introduction of a new lesson through various activities, before it will be presented to you.

What is It

These are discussions of the activities as a way to deepen your discovery and understanding of the concept.

What’s More

These are follow-up activities that are intended for you to practice in order to master the competencies.

What I Have

Activities designed to process what you

Learned

have learned from the lesson.

What I can do

These are tasks that are designed to showcase your skills and knowledge, and Apply them into real-life situations.

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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW In charting the course of your journey in this Module, you are expected to:     

identify the different persuasive techniques and devices and use them in sentences make reasons/stand compose a three-paragraph essay expressing one’s stand on an issue identify the parts of persuasive essay compose a persuasive essay.

WHAT I KNOW Pre-Test As part of your initial activity for Module II, you need to answer this preassessment to check your prior knowledge on the topics of this module. Try to assess yourself about your previous knowledge of persuasive techniques and devices. Directions: Read each question below and write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

1. Which of the following is the correct definition of persuasive essay? A. It explains an idea. B. It asks questions and then answer them. C. It explains a topic or an action. D. It sways the audience’s thinking or action. 2. Which of the following is the correct definition of the thesis statement? A. It is the main idea of an essay. B. It is a way a writer introduces a thesis. C. It is an explanation of an essay. D. It is a prompt for an essay. 3. The conclusion of the persuasive essay should… A. leave the reader satisfied. B. include a call to action. C. provide a new strong idea. D. leave the reader, wondering. 4. What do you call a sentence that tells the main idea or point of view of the whole essay? A. Topic sentence B. Main idea C. Funky paragraphs D. Thesis statement

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5. Which persuasive technique uses words like ‘we, you, our, us and make your audience think you are talking only to them. A. repetition B. alliteration C. exaggeration D. personal pronouns 6. What persuasive technique uses facts, numbers, information, and logic when persuading? A. Appeal to emotion B. Appeal to reason C. Bandwagon D. Repetition 7. What persuasive technique is used in the statement, “Homework is boring, dull and uninteresting.” A. exaggeration B. repetition C. emotive language D. groups of three 8. “How would you feel if you have two hours of homework every night?,” is an example of? A. Emotive Language B. Groups of Three C. Facts and Statistics D. Rhetorical Questions 9. What is a rhetorical question? A. It is a statement of fact B. It is a question that is part of a quotation C. It is a question requiring a response from the audience D. It is a question designed to make an audience think 10. Which of the following is NOT an example of evidence? A. statistics B. results from research C. expert opinion D. personal opinion 11. How many paragraphs do you need in the body of a persuasive writing? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 12. Which two paragraphs are the most similar? A. Introduction and conclusion B. Introduction and Body Paragraphs C. Conclusion and Body Paragraphs D. None of the paragraphs are similar 13. Which sentence in this introduction is the thesis statement? The average Filipino family spends nearly half of its resources per month on food. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that at the end of the second quarter of 2018, food expenditure stood as 41.5 percent of total household

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expenditure. In the Philippines, more than half of family members are identified as dependents, based on the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) July 2018 overall dependency ratio of 57.7 percent. This means that the total family income is mostly spent on food, and less spending is made for clothing and other basic service necessities, such as housing, electricity, water and other social services such as health and education. A. This means that the total family income is mostly spent on food and less spending is made for clothing and other basic service necessities, such as housing, electricity, water, and other social services, such as health and education. B. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that at the end of the second quarter of 2018, food expenditure stood as 41.5 percent of total household expenditure. C. The average Filipino family spends nearly half of its resources per month on food. D. In the Philippines, more than half of family members are identified as dependents, based on the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) July 2018 overall dependency ratio of 57.7 percent. 14. It is a part of the persuasive essay which summarizes the main points of the text. A. Introduction B. Thesis Statement C. Body Paragraphs D. Conclusion 15. What persuasive technique/device is used in the statement, “ Believe me! I’ve been there before. I’m just like you.” A. Appeal to Trust B. Appeal to Reason C. Bandwagon D. Exaggeration

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Lesson Persuasive Techniques and Devices

1 What I Need to Know Congratulations! You made it with Module I! Module II is a continuation of lessons in Module I, which is all about persuasive text. To start with, let us try to find out the learning competencies in which you are going to master at the end of this lesson.

Skills and competencies/objectives: At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:  

identify the different persuasive techniques and devices use them in sentences

Materials needed Activity notebook

What I Know Task 1 In Module I you have learned the feaures of persuasive text. In this lesson, you will strengthen your knowledge about persuasive writing. Enjoy while learning!

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Directions: Complete the following crossword puzzle below. Write your answers in your notebook.

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Across 1. usually a short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident. 2. something (such as figures of speech) in a literary work designed to achieve a particular artistic effect 3. relating to the grammatical mood that expresses the will to influence the behavior of another Down 1. tending to persuade 2. a method of accomplishing a desired aim 3. an analytic or interpretative literary composition usually dealing with its subject from a limited personal point of view.

What’s In Task 2 How is your answer in the crossword puzzle? Hopefully, you were able to answer the six-word puzzle. Your next activity is to write your own definition of the words below. A sentence or two in each definition will do. Write answers in your notebook. 1. Techniques ___________________________________________ 2. Devices ______________________________________________

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What’s New Task 3 Here is another activity for you. Have fun! Think of your most favorite place that you had visited or wanted to visit. Convince everyone why he should visit the place, too. Write down all the reasons you could think. Use any strategies/techniques that you know in persuading people. Make a title for this article and write this on a one page short-sized bond paper.

What Is It In this lesson, you will learn about persuasive techniques and devices. Here are they: Common Persuasive Techniques and Devices 1. Appeal to Authority Using famous people or experts can make your argument more convincing and a research on the topic can even make the argument more persuasive. Example: Philippine Secretary of Health, Francisco Duque thinks that junk food should be banned from the schools’ cafeterias/canteens. 2. Appeal to Reason Facts, numbers, information, and logic can be compelling. Example: Two cups of rice have 412 calories. That’s too high! 3. Appeal to Emotion Making people feel happy, sad, or angry can make your argument convincing. Example: Your donation might just help a cancer to survive. 4. Appeal to Trust If the readers have been convinced then they more likely trusted you. Example: Believe me! I’ve been there before. I’m just like you.

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5. Plain Folks If you are an “Average Joe” people will believe in you. Example: A politician says, “I’m going to give each family a sack of rice!” 6. Bandwagon If everyone believes it, it must be true! Example: Ninety, out of one hundred ladies, prefer our soap! 7. Rhetorical Question Rhetorical questions are not intended to be answered. They are a way to state the “obvious.” Example: Who wouldn’t like to be rich? 8. Repetition Repeated information makes people remember it and they believe on it. Example: The politician declared, “We will fight come what may, we will fight on all fronts, we will fight for a thousand years.” 9. Exaggeration It is an overstated statement making it believable. Example: This is the best drink in the world! 10. Alliteration The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of two or more words. Example: Please put away your plate and practice the piano. 11. Anecdotes A short account of a particular event, especially of an amusing nature. Example: Last weekend, when I went shopping, I walked so fast then, I stumbled on the floor. 12. Speaking Directly to the Viewer Use to draw people as they feel like they are being spoken to in person. Example: You are guaranteed to feel like a superstar if you download this app. 13. Imperatives Making something sound necessary and critical. Example: Stop playing computer games and study!

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What’s More Task 4 Directions: Identify what persuasive technique or device is used in each of the statement below. Write your answer in your notebook. 1. Sandy goes to school on a sunny day. 2. If you think you can do it, you can do it. 3. What can you say about the current situation of our government today? 4. You should try my pancakes. It is the best in the world! 5. Quit smoking now.

What I Have Learned Task 5 Directions: Match the correct persuasive technique to its definition. Write the letter of your answer in your notebook. Persuasive Techniques

Definitions a. Use to draw people as they feel like they are being spoken to in person. b. Overstating a viewpoint, statement, or idea. Used to impress and make things sound better. c. Facts, numbers, information, and logic can be compelling. d. If the readers have been convinced then they more likely trusted you. e. Making something sound necessary and critical. f. If you are an “Average Joe,” people will believe in you. g. A short account of a particular event, especially of an amusing nature. h. A question asked to involve the reader. It doesn’t need an answer; it is only intended to make the reader think. i. Making people feel happy, sad, or angry can make your argument convincing. j. The repetition of the use of a letter or a sound to draw attention to what is being said.

1.Appeal to Reason 2. Plain Folks

3. Anecdotes 4. Appeal to Trust 5. Exaggeration 6. Speaking Directly to the Viewer 7. Rhetorical Question

8. Appeal to Emotion 9. Alliteration

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What I Can Do Task 6 Directions: Choose 5 devices above and use them in a sentence. Write down the sentences in your notebook.

Assessment Task 7 In five sentences, answer this question: Why is Education very important? If possible use two or three persuasive devices. Write your answes in your notebook. Wow! You are almost done with Lesson 1! For your last activity, please answer the questions below. Write letters in your notebook.

Additional Activity: Task 8 Directions: Read the questions below and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write them in your notebook. 1. What persuasive technique is being used when a writer uses facts, numbers, information and logic when persuading? A. Appeal to emotion B. Appeal to reason C. Bandwagon D. Repetition 2. What persuasive technique is being used in the example below? Nine, out of ten men use this men, cleanser!” A. Bandwagon B. Repetition C. Exaggeration D. Alliteration 3. What persuasive technique is used in the statement below? “You are guaranteed for a whiter skin if you buy this product.” A. Speaking Directly to the Viewer B. Imperatives C. Anecdotes D. Rhetorical Question 4. This persuasive technique is used by making something sound absolutely necessary and critical. A. Appeal to reason B. Exaggeration C. Imperatives D. Anecdotes 5. What persuasive technique that a writer should use when he wants the reader to be happy, sad, angry in persuading? A. Appeal to Emotion B. Appeal to Trust C. Rhetorical Question D. Speaking Directly to the Viewer

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Lesson

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Writing a Three-Paragraph Essay

What I Need to Know Congratulations! You are done with Lesson 1. Lesson 2 is a continuation of the topic in Lesson 1. To start with, let us try to find out the learning competencies that you are going to master at the end of this lesson. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:  

compose a persuasive text of three paragraphs expressing one’s stand on an issue. Make reasons/stand

MATERIALS NEEDED:   

activity notebook paper bond paper

What I Know Task 1 In Lesson 1, you have learned about the different persuasive techniques and devices. List down the techniques you could remember and define them. Write your answers in your notebook.

What’s In Task 2 Suppose you are watching the news on television about a proposed bill on implementing death penalty for heinous crimes of our country, what is your stand on the issue? Give reasons to defend your stand. Put your answers in your notebook using the table below.

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Agree

Reason/s:

Disagree Reason/s:

What’s New Task 3 Go back to your answer in Task 2 and give three more reasons to your Stand. Write answers in your notebook. Reason 1: Reason 2: Reason 3:

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What Is It There are more than five ways to kill a cat ( like what they say). There is more than one way to write an essay. You are not required to produce a perfectly formatted five-paragraph essay. You can have it in three paragraphs too. Can you compose a three-paragraph essay? Here is the outline of the three-paragraph essay. 1. Introduction A. Hook (first sentence, must be striking!) Example: Mr. Arnold Reyes confirmed in a news conference that mandatory wearing of school uniform should now start. This created a buzz in the campus. I am not in favor of the wearing of the school unifom) B. Background Points (included already in the Hook) C. Thesis Statement (the main topic) Example: The mandatory wearing of the school uniform is a violation of the students’ rights. 2. Body (research + interpretation) A. Topic Sentence a. supporting fact 1 b. supporting fact 2 B. Counter argument 3. Conclusion A. Restatement of the Thesis B. Summary of the Main Point C. Challenge to the Reader

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What’s More Task 4 Please go back to your answer in Task 2 and write a thesis statement about your stand on the death penalty. Thesis Statement:______________________________________

What I Have Learned Task 5 Start making a research on the topic: mobile phones, its usage, its importance, latest updates, apps and many more. Write down what you have researched in your notebook. You could also start interviewing people regarding the use of mobile phones inside the room, are they in favor of this?

What I Can Do Task 6 Write a slogan about your stand on death penalty. Write this on a short bond paper.

Assessment Task 7 Finally your last task is to compose a three-paragraph essay about your stand on the use of mobile phones inside the room. Use your answers in Task 5. Use the outline of the three-paragraph essay. Write this on a one whole sheet of paper or more.

Additional Activities Task 8 In preparation for the next lesson, do more advanced researches on how to make a good persuasive text. Congratulations! You can now make a three-paragraph persuasive speech.

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Lesson

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Writing a Persuasive Text

What I Need to Know Congratulations! We are now in Lesson 3. Get ready for a more challenging task.To start with, let us try to find out the learning competencies in which you are going to master at the end of this lesson. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:  identify the parts of persuasive essay  compose a persuasive essay. MATERIALS NEEDED: Activity notebook

What I Know Task 1 Recall the meaning of persuasive text and its purpose. Write down your answer in the notebook. Persuasive text is ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

What’s In Task 2 Now that you already recalled the meaning of persuasive text, this time, you are going to write down one issue that you can see in the society today—for example, the issue on the coronavirus 2019. Issue: __________________________________

What’s New Task 3 In Module I, you learned about persuasive text, its features and purposes. In this lesson, you are going to write a persuasive essay. But before that, you need to do the activity below. Directions: Arrange the jumbled letter words below. The meaning of each word at the right would serve as your clue. Write answers in the notebook.

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1. is a group of related sentences about a particular topic or idea directly relating to the thesis 2. reiterates the most important evidence supporting the argument 3. a proposition advanced as an argument 4. is a statement that you make to persuade your readers to agree with your opinion 5. good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning

What Is It What is a persuasive essay? A persuasive essay which is also termed as argumentative essay is a kind of writing that uses reason or logic to convince the reader to accept and believe your opinion. Intensive research is needed in order for the reader to take your standwhether you go or you go against a certain issue which is in question form. Parts of the Persuasive Essay 1. Introduction • Hook – first sentence, must be interesting • Background information – gives context to your argument/subject; allows the reader to familiarize with the content • Thesis statement– it is a guide for the reader to the flow of the argument; a clear, concise statement of the main argument

2. Body • Only one point to support your thesis per paragraph • Topic sentence • reflects the main idea of the paragraph • links back to support the thesis • Evidence – information from a reliable outside source (not your own opinion) that supports the main idea of the paragraph • Analysis – show how your evidence, support your argument and build your argument 3. Conclusion • Tie up the essay – briefly sum up the main point • Establish significance (see “So What?” handout) • Bonus - gives the reader food for thought

What’s More Task 4 Explain in your own words the parts of the persuasive essay. One to two sentences will do. Write your explanation in your activity notebook. 1. Introduction 2. Body 3. Conclusion

What I Have Learned Task 5 Choose one topic below and make a thesis statement. Explain why you choose this topic. Write your answers in your notebook.    

Are you in favor of the anti-terrorism bill? Are cats better than dogs as pet? Does social media improve or hurt our society? Should sex education be taught to high schoolers?

What I Can Do Task 6 On a short size bond paper, construct a persuasive essay using the guide above on the topic: Should ABS-CBN be allowed to air back?

Wow! Congratulations! You are almost done with your Lesson 3 of this module!

ASSESSMENT Assess yourself with the activity below to check what you have learned in this lesson. Task 7 Directions: True or False: Write T if the statement is true and F if false. Write your answers in your notebook. _____1. The thesis is a clear, concise statement of the main argument; the the overall idea you will be arguing. _____2. There should be several points in every paragraph when writing a persuasive essay. _____3. There should be pieces of evidence when giving an analysis. _____4. The interesting first sentence in a persuasive essay is called a hook. _____5. The main purpose of the persuasive essay is to convince the reader.

Additional Activities Task 8 Give three reasons why students are not allowed to have face-to-face learning modality nowadays. Write answers in your activity notebook. 1. ______________________________________ 2. ______________________________________ 3. ______________________________________

Congratulations! We are now done with Module 2.

Assessment Post Test To check what you have learned in Module III, you need to answer this postassessment. Directions: Read each question below and write the letter of your answer in your notebook. 1. What do you call a sentence that tells the main idea or point of view of the whole essay? A. Topic sentence B. Main idea C. Funky paragraphs D. Thesis statement 2. The conclusion of the persuasive essay should… A. leave the reader satisfied. B. include a call to action. C. provide a new strong idea. D. leave the reader wondering. 3. What persuasive technique is used in the statement, “Homework is boring, dull and uninteresting.” A. exaggeration B. repetition C. emotive language D. groups of three 4. Which persuasive technique is used when the writer uses words like ‘we, you, our and us which your audience think you are talking only to them. A. repetition B. alliteration C. exaggeration D. personal pronouns 5. What persuasive technique is used when a writer uses facts, numbers,information, and logic when persuading? A. Appeal to emotion B. Appeal to reason C. Bandwagon D. Repetition 6. Which of the following is the correct definition of persuasive essay? A. It explains an idea. B. It asks questions and then answer them. C. It explains a topic or action. D. It sways the audience’s thinking or action 7. What is a rhetorical question? A. a statement of fact B. a question that is part of a quotation C. a question requiring a response from the audience D. a question designed to make an audience think.

8. Which of the following is the correct definition of the thesis statement? A. It is the main idea of an essay. B. It is a way a writer introduces a thesis. C. It is an explanation of an essay. D. It is a prompt for an essay. 9. “How would you feel if you have two hours of homework every night?” This is an

example of … A. Emotive Language B. Groups of Three C. Facts and Statistics D. Rhetorical Questions 10. Which of the following is NOT an example of evidence? A. statistics B. results from research C. expert opinion D. personal opinion 11. How many paragraphs do you need in the body of a persuasive essay? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 12. What persuasive technique/device is used in the statement below? “ Believe me! I’ve been there before. I’m just like you.” A. Appeal to Trust B. Appeal to Reason C. Bandwagon D. Exaggeration 13. Which sentence in this introduction paragraph is the thesis statement? The average Filipino family spends nearly half of its resources per month on food. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that at the end of the second quarter of 2018, food expenditure stood as 41.5 percent of total household expenditure. In the Philippines, more than half of family members are identified as dependents, based on the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) July 2018 overall dependency ratio of 57.7 percent. This means that the total family income is mostly spent on food, and less spending is made for clothing and other basic service necessities, such as housing, electricity, water, and other social services such as health and education. A. This means that the total family income is mostly spent on food, and less spending is made for clothing and other essential service necessities, such as housing, electricity, water, and other social services, such as health and education. B. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that at the end of the second quarter of 2018, food expenditure stood as 41.5 percent of total household expenditure. C. The average Filipino family spends nearly half of its resources per month on food. D. In the Philippines, more than half of family members are identified as dependents, based on the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) July 2018 overall dependency ratio of 57.7 percent

14. Which two paragraphs are the most similar? A. Introduction and conclusion B. Introduction and Body Paragraphs C. Conclusion and Body Paragraphs D. None of the paragraphs are similar 15. This part of persuasive essay summarizes the main points of the text. A. Introduction B. Thesis Statement C. Body Paragraphs D. Conclusion

Pre-Test 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. A viewer LESSON 1 TASK 1: Answers may vary TASK 2: Answers may vary TASK 3: 1. BODY 2. CONCLUSION 3. THESIS 4. ARGUMENT 5. PERSUASIV E TASK 4: Answers may vary TASK 5: Answers may vary TASK 6: Answers may vary TASK 7: 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. T TASK 8: Answers may vary

LESSON 3 TASK 1: Across 1. anecdotes 2. devices 3. imperatives Down 1. persuasive 2. techniques 3. essay TASK 2-3: Answers may vary TASK 4 1. alliteration 2. repetition 3. rhetorical question 4. speaking directly to the 5. imperative TASK 5 1. C 6. A 2. F 7. H 3. G 8. I 4. D 9. J 5. B 10. E TASK 6-7: Answers may vary TASK 8 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. A ASSESSMENT (POST-TEST) 1. D 6. D 11. D 2. B 7. D 12. A 3. B 8. A 13. C 4. D 9. A 14. A 5. B 10. A 15. B

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