Persuasive Text Foldable Definitions

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When Rohan was trying to convince his friends to go to a new restaurant, he used ______ or misleading information to persuade them. Example: loaded term, caricature, leading question, etc.

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false or misleading

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Ad hominem is an attack on a person’s ______ rather than his/her argument. Example: My opponent cannot be trusted; elect him, and city violence will increase.

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character

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Anika said, "I was so hungry, I could eat a horse!" This is an example of exaggeration (hyperbole) to make a ______.

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blank

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Logical Appeal is an appeal to the audience’s/reader’s ______. Example: Buy this set of encyclopedias because it is the best on the market, is an excellent price, and is updated annually.

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reasoning

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Michael's statement about his group of friends is a categorical claim about how they ______ to one another. Example: All of Michael's friends are supportive.

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relate

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Fill in the blank: Henry told his classmates that the world is round, which is a statement generally accepted as ______—a common idea.

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a common idea

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Factual claim is a statement that can be proven as ______. Example: William is your English teacher.

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true or false

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When Ava saw the devastating effects of the hurricane, she made an emotional appeal to her friends to donate to the relief fund, appealing to their ______. Example: Donate now to help save lives and make a difference.

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emotions

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Bandwagon Appeal suggests that one should do something because ______. Example: Everyone is switching to this new phone, so you should too.

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everyone else is doing it

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A stereotype is a generalized belief about a ______. Example: All teenagers are rebellious.

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group of people