Nonfiction Vocab

(a)   is A position on a topic that is supported by reasoning and evidence.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The focus statement of an argument or text; presents the major topic or subject of the text and the speaker's opinion or perspective on that subject. (Topic + Opinion)

(a)  

(b)  

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

The thing or things helpful in forming in a conclusion or in proving a judgement. These are generally facts and anecdotes.

(a)  

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A strategy or technique of argument in which the writer recognizes the opposing side's positions or opinions

(a)  

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The reasoning a writer or speaker use to disprove an opposing point or perspective

(a)  

A speaker's or writer's specific appeal to the audience to respond to the speaker's persuasive goal; this is what the writer wants the audience to think, feel, believe, or do after reading the argument.

(a)  

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The techniques a writer or speaker uses to persuade his or her audience

(a)  

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

A persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's sense of morality/trust; these techniques show that the writer is trustworthy and/or knowledgeable.

(a)  

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

A persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's sense of logic, generally achieved by presenting factual evidence that can be verified.

(a)  

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

A persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's emotions; achieved by presenting information in such a way as to create an emotional response of any kind (pity, anger, excitement, outrage, etc.)

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5