Elements of O-P-A writing and persuasive & argumentative techniques

Question 1

supporting a statement by simply repeating it in different words

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circular reasoning

Question 2

excited and eager attitude

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opinion writing

Question 3

attempting to make the audience feel sorry for a subject/show compassion

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appeal to pity

Question 4

More than 10 people a year are killed by a vending machine

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statistic

Question 5

a statement many people accept to be true (but it is not necessarily true)

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commonplace assertion

Question 6

when you link a claim to a common belief or value (duty, justice, "what's right")

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ethical appeal

Question 7

"cozy" is an example of...

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a purr word

Question 8

one's position on a topic/problem/issue

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claim

Question 9

factual with logical reasons

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argumentative writing

Question 10

an attempt to discredit an idea by attacking the person or group behind it

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name-calling

Question 11

using an expert, celebrity, or satisfied consumer to support an idea or product

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testimonial

Question 12

presents a counterargument

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argumentative writing

Question 13

using one's desire to show he/she is loyal to a group to help strengthen an argument

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appeal to loyalty

Question 14

accept the writer's perspective as true

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argumentative writing

Question 15

Opinions and facts are blended

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persuasive writing

Question 16

written in first person point of view

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opinion writing

Question 17

uses strong emotional appeals and mostly opinion

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persuasive writing

Question 18

manipulative and aggressive attitude

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persuasive writing

Questions 18