Argumentative Vocab

This is used to prove the claim in an argument.

A directive to do something in order to achieve an aim or deal with a problem

An argument that is the OPPOSITE of what the person is trying to persuade--going AGAINST the argument!

What s a writer’s position on a problem or issue in an argument.

Consists of strongly positive or negative connotations (feelings) intended to influence an audience’s attitude.

What are specific techniques that writers and speakers use to make their arguments more persuasive.

What is a genre of writing in which a writer presents a claim & provides reasons & evidence to support the claim.

Applying a general rule to a specific instance (without proper evidence).

An error in reasoning that obscures or misleads the audience.

The writer involves the reader by relating the subject to their lives.

A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

A person's account of an event for the purpose of gaining a similar opinion from the audience