What is a RHETORICAL DEVICE?

a writing or speaking technique used by an author to create a reaction or persuade you to think a certain way

false or misleading arguments used by writers o persuade their audience to agree with them

What is the definition of the rhetorical device DIRECT ADDRESS?

a technique in which a writer or speaker addresses the audience by using the pronoun "you" to show people a direct relation to their lives

words or phrases that induce a strong emotional response and carry a positive or negative connotation

questions asked for dramatic effect or to make a point--not to get an answer

when a rule that is generally true is incorrectly applied to a particular situation and has not support

What is the definition of the rhetorical device RHETORICAL QUESTIONS?

questions asked for dramatic effect or to make a point--not to get an answer

words or phrases that induce a strong emotional response and carry a positive or negative connotation

when a rule that is generally true is incorrectly applied to a particular situation and has not support

a technique in which a writer or speaker addresses the audience by using the pronoun "you" to show people a direct relation to their lives

What is a LOGICAL FALLACY?

false or misleading arguments used by writers o persuade their audience to agree with them

a writing or speaking technique used by an author to create a reaction or persuade you to think a certain way

What is the definition of the logical fallacy LOADED LANGUAGE?

words or phrases that induce a strong emotional response and carry a positive or negative connotation

questions asked for dramatic effect or to make a point--not to get an answer

when a rule that is generally true is incorrectly applied to a particular situation and has not support

a technique in which a writer or speaker addresses the audience by using the pronoun "you" to show people a direct relation to their lives

What is the definition of the logical fallacy SWEEPING GENERALIZATION?

when a rule that is generally true is incorrectly applied to a particular situation and has not support

words or phrases that induce a strong emotional response and carry a positive or negative connotation

questions asked for dramatic effect or to make a point--not to get an answer

a technique in which a writer or speaker addresses the audience by using the pronoun "you" to show people a direct relation to their lives

Argumentative TEXT

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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CCSS

RI.8.8, RI.6.5, RI.7.1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is Argumentative Text?

facts, statistics, expert opinions, and examples that support a claim.

an exaggeration that couldn't possibly be true

a text in which an author presents a claim and provides reasons and evidence to support the claim

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is the position the author takes in an argumentative text called?

claim

hyperbole

evidence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is the CENTRAL ARGUMENT?

an exaggeration that can't possibly be true

the MAIN POINT the author is trying to persuade you to believe or change your mind about

facts, statistics, examples, and expert opinions that support a claim

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What do you call facts, examples, expert opinions, statistics, and data that authors use to support a claim?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is a FACT?

what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something

a true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.

a short story about an interesting or funny event authors use to persuade

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is an OPINION?

what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something

a true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.

a short story about an interesting or funny event authors use to persuade

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is an ANECDOTE?

what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something

a true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.

a short story about an interesting or funny event authors use to persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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Argumentative TEXT

17 questions

What is Argumentative Text?

What is the position the author takes in an argumentative text called?

What is the CENTRAL ARGUMENT?

What do you call facts, examples, expert opinions, statistics, and data that authors use to support a claim?

What is a FACT?

What is an OPINION?

What is an ANECDOTE?

Match the following

The word (a) refers to the author's attitude about the subject he is writing about.

The word (a) refers to the feeling a reader get when reading a text.

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Argumentative TEXT

17 questions

What is Argumentative Text?

What is the position the author takes in an argumentative text called?

What is the CENTRAL ARGUMENT?

What do you call facts, examples, expert opinions, statistics, and data that authors use to support a claim?

What is a FACT?

What is an OPINION?

What is an ANECDOTE?

Match the following

The word ​ (a) refers to the author's attitude about the subject he is writing about.

The word ​ (a) refers to the feeling a reader get when reading a text.

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The word (a) refers to the author's attitude about the subject he is writing about.

The word (a) refers to the feeling a reader get when reading a text.