Persuasion Vocabulary

Cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.

Which word matches the definition?

• Benefit

• Convince

• Argument

• Persuade

Cause someone to do something through reasoning and argument.

Which word matches the definition?

• Convince

• Position

• Persuade

• Point of View

An advantage or profit gained from something.

Which word matches the definition?

• Drawback

• Convince

• Disadvantage

• Benefit

A disadvantage

Which word matches the definition?

• Argument

• Benefit

• Drawback

• Peer Pressure

Goal to convince the audience to accept their point of view.

Which word matches the definition?

• Primary Purpose

• Persuade

• Viewpoint

• Position

Set of reasons given to persuade others.

Which word matches the definition?

• Primary Purpose

• Viewpoint

• Position

• Argument

A persons point of view toward something.

Which word matches the definition?

• Viewpoint

• Position

• Argument

• Primary Purpose

A particular way you see something.

Which word matches the definition?

• Position

• Primary Purpose

• Viewpoint

• Argument

A statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is.

Which word matches the definition?

• Viewpoint

• Exaggeration

• Opinion

• Argument

Give approval, comfort, or encouragement.

Which word goes with the definition?

• Position

• Viewpoint

• Proponent

• Support