Unit 4 Vocabulary: Persuasive Techniques

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

An assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue.

• Author's purpose

• Bias

• Argument

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

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. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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

• Bias

• Counterargument

• Evidence

• Key idea

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.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A technique that an author or speaker uses to influence or persuade an audience.

• Rhetorical device

• Reliable source

• Credibility

• Rhetorical question

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A writer or speaker’s use of a general statement meant to apply to many cases when some cases may include specific or unique details that make the assertion invalid.

• Sweeping generalization

• Rhetorical question

• Bias

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The quality of having reliable and trustworthy characteristics which may be influenced by an author having expertise on a topic, using unbiased and accurate reasoning, evidence, and sources to support ideas, and providing current and up-to-date information.

• Evidence

• Credibility

• Key idea

• Author's purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1