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Writing an Argument Reading Persuasive Texts
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What is a counterargument?
a guess that is not supported by the evidence provided
a conclusion drawn from too little evidence
a dangerous type of overgeneralization
an argument made to respond in advance to likely objections
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True/False: An unsupported inference is a guess based on evidence and prior knowledge
False
True
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What is one thing persuasive texts rely on?
celebrity testimonials
bandwagon appeals
logical appeals
attacking the person
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When should you revise your persuasive essay?
It's the last step before hitting "publish"
After editing it
After finishing the first draft
During the brainstorming process
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What is a claim?
evidence that brings you to a general idea
the writer's position on an issue or problem
a writer's credibility with an audience
a counterargument
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What do transition words do?
hook your reader
draw conclusions
support claims
link ideas
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What is a claim?
evidence that brings you to a general idea
the writer's position on an issue or problem
a counterargument
a writer's credibility with an audience
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Where should you develop your claims?
It is not necessary to develop claims in a persuasive essay.
development of claims occurs in the introduction
development of claims occurs in the conclusion
development of claims occurs in the body paragraphs
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What is an overgeneralization?
making a complex situation seem simpler than it is
a generalization that is too broad
a broad statement about people based on things like race, age, or gender
attacking the person rather than the argument
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Evidence can be...
inaccurate facts that lead to false conclusions
facts, expert opinions, or examples that back up a claim
writing that tries to sway the readers' feelings or beliefs
a person's beliefs, feelings, or opinions on a specific issue
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Support consists of ...
a conclusion drawn from too little evidence
the position the other side takes in the argument
the reasons and evidence given to support a claim
figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification
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What is one thing you should include in your persuasive essay's introduction?
development of claims
inferences and quotations
strong reasons and evidence
a controlling idea that includes your topic and opinion
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What is the appropriate style and tone when writing a persuasive essay?
casual, informal
Style and tone do not matter as long as you are right!
direct, formal
confrontational and defensive
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Which of the following would NOT be considered evidence?
examples
facts
opinions
reasons
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What are reasons?
words with strongly positive or negative connotations
declarations made to justify an action
facts that can be proven by experts
words that sound like the noise they are describing
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What is a synonym for persuade?
urge
coax
all of the above
convince
