Persuasion vs Argument

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

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

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.

Factual statements that support the author’s claims are...

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

• counterclaim

True or False: An argument is a position supported by reasons and evidence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

When preparing to write a persuasive piece, these are two important considerations:

• purpose and audience.
• facts and statistics.
• introduction and conclusion.
• prewriting and revising.

In persuasive writing, a successful introduction includes all of the following EXCEPT:

• a topic
• supporting reasons
• a focus
• a thesis statement

In his ''three out of four'' example, Roger uses __________ to sway his audience.

• personal experience
• facts and statistics
• expert opinion
• observation