Persuasive Texts

__________ is a logical fallacy that attacks an opponent's character.

• Bandwagon Appeal

• Ad Hominem

• Emotional Appeal

• Circular Argument

The Claim is

• an idea

• the writer's position on a problem or issue

• something that can be proved to be true

• something that is not true

______________ the reasons and evidence that help to prove the claim. 

• Endorsement 

• Name calling

• Stereotype

• Support 

A counter argument is

• what the writer believes

• An argument against the claim

• An argument for the claim

• Part of a poem

What is the opposing viewpoint?

• The good part of an essay

• The explanation of reasons

• The opposite of the claim

• The truth in the essay

Reasons are

• statements that support the claim

• opinions about an idea

• quotes from an expert

• at the end of an essay

Why do we include counter arguments?

• To make the essay longer

• To show we are prepared for all sides of the argument

• We have to for every essay

• The teacher said to

Why do people write persuasive essays?

• To convince someone of what they believe or need

• To make people laugh

• To make people happy

• To inform people about the world

Evidence is

• statistics, quotes and ways to prove the reason is right

• only used in crime investigations

What is author's purpose?

• summary of a story

• the author wrote the text

• and where the story takes place

• the author feels about a topic