Arguments and Persuasion Review

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What are persuasive techniques?

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Methods that are intended to sway people’s feelings, opinions, and actions.

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A claim can be stated either . . .

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Directly or indirectly.

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When a writer uses loaded language to persuade an audience about a particular idea, they are . . .

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Using words with strongly positive or negative associations.

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What Emotional Appeal is being demonstrated in the example about sugar and health?

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Appeal to Fear.

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What is the purpose of using the Bandwagon Appeal as a persuasive technique?

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To tap into people’s desire to belong and convince them to join the 'bandwagon'.

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What is a claim in persuasive writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is an example of emotional appeal in advertising?

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Using images of happy families to sell a product.

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What does it mean to use evidence in an argument?

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To provide facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is the purpose of counterarguments in persuasive writing?

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To address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the original argument.