8th Grade Persuasive Text

The latin term for an emotional appeal is _________.

Which is an example of a claim?

This mode of reasoning uses specific evidence to come to a general conclusion.

This type of fallacy supports a statement by repeating it in different words.

What kind of appeal persuades by establishing the writer's credibility and trustworthiness?

Reasons and/or evidence that back up a claim are:

Which question(s) should you ask yourself when assessing evidence?

This type of fallacy is a generalization that is too broad.

"As a mother, I only want the best for my children" is an example of what kind of appeal?

The latin term for a logical appeal is _________.

A term or phrase that uses connotation to sway readers to the writer’s argument

A commercial using a celebrity as a spokesperson uses what appeal?

In writing, what is an argument?

This support pattern presents a proposition then gives 2 or 3 reasons for supporting it.

This fallacy is a conclusion that does not follow logically from the "proof" offered as support

A commercial that states "only the smartest people drink SmartWater" uses what appeal?

What should you ask yourself when evaluating inductive arguments?

A claim that is commonly believed but cannot be proven is _________________.

"75% of all vitamins in food are undigested" is an example of what kind of appeal?

This fallacy is a broad statement about people on the basis of gender, ethnicity, race, etc.

This is worded in such a way as to make you respond the way the writer wants.

This type of fallacy is an explanation of a complex situation as if it were much simpler.

This anticipates objections that people might raise and attempts to answer them in advance.

These may be supported by facts, but can’t be completely proven.

What kind of appeal persuades by using facts and statistics?

What kind of appeal persuades with endorsements from celebrities or satisfied customers?

This mode of reasoning uses a generalization to come to a specific conclusion.

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is an example of what?

This fallacy is an attempt to discredit an idea by attacking the person who suggested it.

This type of fallacy is a statement that incorrectly states there are only 2 choices available.

The latin term for an ethical appeal is _________.

This fallacy responds to objections with arguments/evidence that don't address its main point.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your permission" is an example of what?

A distortion of characteristics or defects of a person or thing is called:

What kind of appeal persuades by saying everyone else has or does something?

These can be proved or disproved and often include numbers and/or percentages.

How can you tell if a writer is biased for or against something?

A Dr. Pepper commercial asking "wouldn't you like to be a Pepper, too?" uses what appeal?

This is any form of communication that is so distorted it gives false/misleading information.

The following statement is what kind of appeal? "More than 80% of users showed improvement."

This support pattern presents a proposition by disproving the other side's argument.

This fallacy is a conclusion drawn from too little evidence or biased evidence.

What should you ask yourself when evaluating deductive arguments?

What kind of appeal persuades based on people's desire to be part of an elite group?

This fallacy is the mistake of assuming 1 event that occurred after another event is its cause.