S2 Exercise 29: Persuasion (9)

PERSUASION TASK 9

In both essays the structure is clear because of the writer’s use of topic sentences and linking words to make it clear when they are adding a new point to BUILD up their argument or when they are introducing an OPPOSING viewpoint.

 You should also make use of linking words to strengthen your argument.  Use the exemplars to start to build up a word bank of linking words that you could use in your essay. Some examples have been given to start you off. Try to add at least 4 of your own to each section.

Words which show the writer is building their argument

Firstly

Secondly

So

Words which show the writer’s argument is changing direction

However

On the other hand

Words which are used to introduce examples

For example

Such as

Words which show the writer is concluding

In conclusion

Overall