7th Grade Persuasive Text

An argument that is not factual but may still be convincing is:

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

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

What kind of appeal persuades by using facts and statistics?

In writing, what is an argument?

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

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

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

A comparison that doesn’t hold up because of an important difference between the two subjects.

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

Any form of communication that is so distorted that is gives false or misleading information:

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

This inductive reasoning type persuades by using a reliable source as evidence.

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

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

This type of inductive reasoning persuades by showing causes that lead to a specific effect.

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

Which is an example of a claim?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A postcard asking you to sign a petition for a new library in the community is a(n) __________.

This appeal is a generalization that includes a word or phrase with a positive connotation.

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

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

What kind of appeal persuades using strong emotions instead of facts?

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

What kind of appeal persuades based on people's affiliation with a specific group?

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

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

A comparison that compares something unknown with something familiar.

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

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

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

"9 out of 10 kids prefer hot dogs over hamburgers" is what kind of appeal?

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

What appeal? "Buy handmade jewelry from Jade and know you have bought true craftsmanship."

This inductive reasoning type persuades by comparing familiar things/events with the unfamiliar

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