Argumentative Vocabulary

What is it called when a writer uses an authority figure on a specific topic to give credit to their argument. Example: A dentist used to give credit to a new toothpaste.

• Appeal to Authority

• Bias

• Emotional Appeal

• Bandwagon

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion is...

• an argumentative text

• an informational text

• a fiction text

• a drama

A particular inclination, feeling, or opinion about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned is called

• wrong

• silly

• bias

• inconsiderate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

A persuasive technique meant to influence a person’s emotions. Example: ASPCA commercials of abused animals shaking and locked in cages.

• Appeal to Authority

• Emotional Appeal

• Faulty Reasoning

• Logical Fallacy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

A persuasive strategy that involves completely overstating your point for effect.

• Bias

• Faulty Reasoning

• Logical Fallacy

• Exaggeration

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

A logically incorrect argument, or fallacy, that contains a conclusion that is not supported by data, has limited information, and/or includes personal opinion or bias. Example: Both penguins and old TV shows are black and white. Therefore, all penguins are old TV shows.

• Logical Fallacy

• Bias

• Exaggeration

• Appeal to Authority

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

This occurs when writers use statistics, facts, and logical reasoning to try to convince the audience about a certain subject.

• Emotional Appeal

• Logical Appeal

• Appeal to Authority

• Faulty Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

An incorrect or problematic argument that is not based on sound reasoning.

• Logical Fallacy

• Logical Appeal

• Appeal to Authority

• Bias

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

This technique is intended to get the audience to reject the person or idea based on this negative association.

• Bias

• Logical Fallacy

• Name-calling

• Appeal to Authority

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

A strong influence or pressure to fit in with a certain group of people. This occurs when a friend or peer attempts to convince someone to do something based on their relationship with that person.

• Appeal to Authority

• Name-calling

• Logical Fallacy

• Peer Pressure

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D