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Writing an Argument Reading Persuasive Texts
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Which of the following would NOT be considered evidence?
facts
opinions
examples
reasons
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What is a claim?
a writer's credibility with an audience
the writer's position on an issue or problem
evidence that brings you to a general idea
a counterargument
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Where should you develop your claims?
It is not necessary to develop claims in a persuasive essay.
development of claims occurs in the conclusion
development of claims occurs in the introduction
development of claims occurs in the body paragraphs
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True/False: An unsupported inference is a guess based on evidence and prior knowledge
False
True
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What are reasons?
facts that can be proven by experts
declarations made to justify an action
words with strongly positive or negative connotations
words that sound like the noise they are describing
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What is a counterargument?
a guess that is not supported by the evidence provided
an argument made to respond in advance to likely objections
a dangerous type of overgeneralization
a conclusion drawn from too little evidence
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What is the appropriate style and tone when writing a persuasive essay?
casual, informal
Style and tone do not matter as long as you are right!
direct, formal
confrontational and defensive
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Evidence can be...
inaccurate facts that lead to false conclusions
facts, expert opinions, or examples that back up a claim
a person's beliefs, feelings, or opinions on a specific issue
writing that tries to sway the readers' feelings or beliefs
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Support consists of ...
the reasons and evidence given to support a claim
figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification
a conclusion drawn from too little evidence
the position the other side takes in the argument
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Stereotyping is:
directing a message toward an individual or a group
using numbers and scientific jargon to promote mystique of technology
using emotionally charged words to evoke strong feelings
an unfair and unsupported belief about a group of people
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What is a synonym for persuade?
urge
all of the above
convince
coax
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What is one thing you should include in your persuasive essay's introduction?
a controlling idea that includes your topic and opinion
strong reasons and evidence
development of claims
inferences and quotations
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What is an overgeneralization?
a generalization that is too broad
a broad statement about people based on things like race, age, or gender
attacking the person rather than the argument
making a complex situation seem simpler than it is
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What is one thing persuasive texts rely on?
bandwagon appeals
logical appeals
celebrity testimonials
attacking the person
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Which is NOT considered strong evidence?
widespread rumor
statistics
expert opinions
personal observations
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When should you revise your persuasive essay?
After editing it
During the brainstorming process
After finishing the first draft
It's the last step before hitting "publish"
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What do transition words do?
link ideas
support claims
hook your reader
draw conclusions
