
Unit 4 Vocabulary: Persuasive Techniques
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English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.
Argumentative
Author's purpose
Bias
Claim
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue.
Author's purpose
Bias
Argument
Claim
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This is a viewpoint that opposes an author’s thesis or claim; addressing and rebutting counterarguments are essential in persuasive writing and speaking.
Reliable source
Counterargument
Direct address
Hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A term or phrase that has strong emotional overtones and that is meant to evoke strong reactions beyond the specific meaning (e.g., tax relief instead of tax cut, or death tax instead of estate tax).
Loaded language
Stereotyping
Counterargument
Logical fallacy
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Loaded language
Logical fallacy
Faulty reasoning
Credibility
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A particular inclination, feeling, or opinion about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned.
Bias
Counterargument
Evidence
Key idea
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A question asked in order to create dramatic effect or to make a point meant to be considered by the audience and not actually answered by the audience.
Sweeping generalization
Tone
Loaded Language
Rhetorical question
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
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