Choose the sentence that best describes the overlap btw argumentative and persuasive texts

Both use rhetorical techniques to support a viewpoint

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an ethical appeal?

gives idea that writer is sympathetic and respectable

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a logical appeal?

focuses on providing an accurate, fact-based pic of topic, takes into account info collected through data, statistics

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an emotional appeal?

influences audience with topics that raise strong emotions

What is the main goal of persuasive texts?

to sway the reader's opinion using rhetorical techniques

Which feature distinguishes an argumentative text from a persuasive text?

acknowledges the existence of opposing viewpoints

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Using proven facts from experiments and research to persuade an audience
scientific data
bandwagon
celebrity endorsements
association
2
Persuading the audience to do something because many other people are doing it
celebrity endorsements
scientific data
association
bandwagon
3
Choose the sentence that best describes the overlap btw argumentative and persuasive texts
Both always recognize the existence of opposing opinions
Both force reader to adopt the author's viewpoint
Both use bias and persuasive techniques to sway the audience
Both use rhetorical techniques to support a viewpoint
4
Creates a subtle but strong connection btw an opinion and something the audience already values
celebrity endorsements
association
scientific data
bandwagon
5
Using a celebrity to support a product or cause so that their fans will follow suit
scientific data
association
bandwagon
celebrity endorsements
6
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an ethical appeal?
takes into account info collected through data, statistics
tries to influence the audience by citing expert opinions
gives idea that writer is sympathetic and respectable
focuses on providing an accurate, fact-based pic of topic
7
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a logical appeal?
focuses on providing an accurate, fact-based pic of topic
takes into account info collected through data, statistics
influences audience with topics that raise strong emotions
gives idea that writer is sympathetic and respectable
8
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an emotional appeal?
takes into account info collected through data, statistics
influences audience with topics that raise strong emotions
gives idea that writer is sympathetic and respectable
focuses on providing an accurate, fact-based pic of topic
9
What is the main goal of persuasive texts?
to inform the public about important events or concepts
to discuss a complex issue and present multiple arguments
to sway the reader's opinion using rhetorical techniques
to encourage readers to question their assumptions
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Which feature distinguishes an argumentative text from a persuasive text?
acknowledges the existence of opposing viewpoints
claims that a certain opinion is the only valid opinion
forces a belief upon the reader
contains a story, characters and dialogue

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