Argument & Persuasion

Persuasion by appealing to the audience's emotions.

An error in reasoning based on an incorrect inference or a misuse of evidence

The intended viewers/readers of a given message, speech, writing, or any other presented media

Words or phrases used to connect one idea to the next

A figure of speech that uses opposite or contradictory terms together (awfully nice)

Persuasion by use of reasoning or logic

My Halloween costume gave me an awful wedgie.

The use of similar grammatical constructions to express ideas that are related or equal

Convincing by the character of the author

The art of swaying others' feelings, beliefs, or actions

Which answer is right?

The feelings or ideas associated with a word.

Any material that serves to prove a claim

The writer's or speakers position on an issue

Expresses a point of view or position on an issue including reasons and evidence

Which answer is right?

An argument made to answer an opposing argument

Which answer is right?

What was the name of the killer in the movie, Psycho?

Techniques writers use to enhance their argument and communicate more effectively

The dictionary definition of a word.

Using the same word or words more than once for emphasis or effect

Uses words that evoke strong feelings, rather than facts and evidence, to persuade

A comparison between two subjects that are alike in some ways.

What city does Homer Simpson live in?