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