Argument vs. Persuasion

What is the GOAL of PERSUASIVE writing?

• to get reader to agree with you

• to share something with someone

• to inform the reader about something important

• to entertain the reader

What TECHNIQUES does an author use for persuasive writing?

• They ONLY use facts

• They blend facts with emotional appeal and use opinions

• They only use pictures

• The use images and dialogue bubbles to tell a story

How does a peice of PERSUASIVE writing begin?

• The author writes a long story

• The author shares their topic

• The author identifies the topic and the side they're on

• The author shares an infographic

The viewpoint of a PERSUASIVE piece is...

• open-minded and shares a lot of other sides.

• only factual.

• entertaining and funny.

• single-minded, it often presents one side only or quickly dismisses other opinions.

The attitude of a PERSUASIVE piece is usually...

• open and friendly.

• aggressive, personal, and passionate.

• humorous and lighthearted.

• factual.

What is the GOAL of ARGUMENT writing?

• to get reader to agree with you

• to get reader to acknowledge that you may have a good point

• to inform the reader about something important

• to entertain the reader

What TECHNIQUES does an author use for argument writing?

• use relevant reasons, credible facts and evidence

• They blend facts with emotional appeal and use opinions

• They only use pictures

• The use images and dialogue bubbles to tell a story

How does a peice of ARGUMENT writing begin?

• The author writes a long story

• research topic then decide what side they will share

• The author identifies the topic and the side they're on

• The author shares an infographic

The viewpoint of a ARGUMENT piece is...

• open-minded and shares a lot of other sides.

• acknowledge and give credit to opposition and counter tactfully to show why your side is more worthy

• entertaining and funny.

• single-minded, it often presents one side only or quickly dismisses other opinions.

The attitude of a ARGUMENT piece is usually...

• open and friendly.

• asks the audience to consider this side a worthy view of the situation

• humorous and lighthearted.

• factual.