Persuasive Texts

What is a persuasive text?

• An attempt to convince others to accept a certain view or take a specific action

• Factual writing about real people, places, events, ideas and things

• An oral presentation on a topic

• A personal account of events

Point of view refers to...

• The main point the author wants to make in an argument

• An attempt to persuade others to accept a certain view

• an author's unique set of ideas and opinions about a topic or issue

• None of the above

All of the following are components of an argument's structure EXCEPT..

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Supporting Paragraphs

• Statement of the opposing argument

• None, these are all parts of the structure of an argument.

What is most important to include within the introduction?

• The evidence

• The supporting details

• The claim, or main point the writer wants to make

• The opposing argument

Reasons are opinion based.

• True

• False

What should be included in supporting paragraphs?

• Reasons & evidence

• Restate the claim

• The claim

• Evidence

What does the word "relevant" mean?

• Carefully written

• Directly connected to the claim

• The main point the author wants to make

• Statement of the opposing argument

All of the following are types of evidence except..

• Statistics

• Expert opinions

• Research and survey results

• Claims

Why does an author include the opposing argument?

• To show that there are multiple points of view

• So they can strengthen their argument when they provide a rebuttal

• To give the reader factual information

• None of the above

What is a rebuttal?

• It is when an author mentions an opposing point of view

• It is when an author refutes, or argues against, an opposite point of view

• It is when the author agrees with an opposite point of view

• It is when an author discusses their personal opinion