Persuasive Writing vocab

Front

Author's stance on a topic.

Back

Claim

Front

A brief work presenting a case for or against a topic.

Back

Persuasive essay

Front

Process of consistently proving a statement.

Back

Logical argument

Front

Appeals through the credibility of the author.

Back

Ethos

Front

Appeals using logic (facts, stats, charts).

Back

Logos

Front

Appeals to audience emotions (e.g., tearjerker story).

Back

Pathos

Front

A statement that can be proved true.

Back

Fact

Front

Belief or judgement by an expert.

Back

Expert opinion

Front

First-hand witness of evidence gathered

Back

Personal observations

Front

Implied obviousness; reader must agree.

Back

Rhetorical question