Persuasive Strategies

What is a claim?

• Your main point or argument

• Using logic to support and argument

• A sense of urgency

• Your topic

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• The "Hound of the Baskervilles" was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

• Austin is the capital of Texas.

• I am going to try to convince you that teacher's should be given free coffee.

• Ponyboy is the main character of "The Outsiders."

What is a definition of using big names as a persuasive technique?

• You main point or argument

• Experts and important people that support your side of the argument

• Building a sense of urgency for your cause

• Appealing to your audience's emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

Which of the following is an example of using big names as a persuasive technique?

• I am going to try to convince you that chocolate is a healthy snack.

• Former US President Bill Clinton thinks that junk food should be taken out of vending machines.

• A Snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar.

• Believe me! I've been there before.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a definition of research as a persuasive technique?

• Demonstrating your main point or argument

• Using studies and information to make your argument more convincing

• Building a sense of urgency

• Appealing to your audience's emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

Which of the following is an example of research used as a persuasive technique?

• This is a one-time offer. You can't get this price after today.

• A recent study found that students who watch TV during the week don't do as well in school.

• Former US President Bill Clinton thinks that junk food should be taken out of vending machines.

• Your donation might just get this puppy off the street and into a good home.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.5