Argument and Persuasion

A writer's position on a problem or an issue (can also be identified as the thesis) is...

• claim

• rebuttal

• evidence

• paragraph

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

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

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which persuasive technique relies on experiences from well-known people or satisfied customers?

• appeal to emotion

• testimonial

• loaded language

• bandwagon appeal

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A counterargument is...

• argument made to address points an opponent with an opposing view may raise

• false or misleading statements which cause the argument to weaken

• a broad statement about people on the basis of gender, ethnicity, race, or political, social, professional, or religious group

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Which persuasive technique appeals to emotion?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which persuasive technique appeals to logic?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which persuasive technique appeals to morals/ethics?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What do you call the target group of people to whom you are directing your argument?

• authors

• arguers

• audience

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

What is the PURPOSE of persuasive writing, ads, or speeches?

• to inform

• to convince

• to entertain

• to lull the reader to sleep

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a claim in persuasion?

• using personal credibility to persuade

• the support and examples in persuasion

• the author's position on an issue

• the topic sentence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5