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Persuasive writing requires a topic that is __________ and __________.

debatable; interesting

When choosing a persuasive writing topic, it's important to have a clear __________—either for or against.

stance

Understanding your __________ and __________ is crucial in persuasive writing.

purpose; audience

To persuade your reader, you need strong reasons backed by __________.

evidence

In organizing arguments, always start with your __________ argument.

strongest

A prepositional phrase consists of a __________, a noun (or pronoun), and any modifiers of that noun.

preposition

A gerund is a verb form ending in __________ that functions as a noun.

-ing

A participial phrase begins with a __________, which is a verb form acting as an adjective.

participle

An infinitive is the base form of a verb typically preceded by __________.

to

An adjective clause modifies a noun and typically begins with a __________ pronoun.

relative

An adverb clause modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb and tells us when, where, how, why, or under what __________ something happens.

conditions

In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, key themes include __________, __________, and __________.

chivalry; honor; bravery

The Happy Prince emphasizes themes of __________, __________, and __________.

selflessness; compassion; sacrifice

The poem Invictus is about __________ and staying strong in the face of adversity.

resilience

Animal Farm serves as an allegory for political systems, particularly __________ regimes.

totalitarian

Understanding __________ and __________ in a story helps clarify the narrative structure.

sequencing; chronological order