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Writing an Argument Reading Persuasive Texts
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What is one thing persuasive texts rely on?
logical and reasoning
celebrity testimonials
bandwagon appeals
attacking the person
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What is an overgeneralization?
making a complex situation seem simpler than it is
attacking the person rather than the argument
a generalization that is too broad
a broad statement about people based on things like race, age, or gender
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True/False: An inference is a guess based on evidence and prior knowledge
False
True
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Which of these is NOT an element of argumentative texts/writing?
Rebuttal
Evidence
Engaging Plot line
Thesis Statement
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Evidence consists of ...
proof given to support a claim
a conclusion drawn from too little evidence
figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification
the position the other side takes in the argument
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What is one thing you should include in your persuasive essay's introduction?
development of claims
a controlling idea/thesis statement that includes your topic and opinion
inferences and quotations
strong reasons and evidence
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What is the appropriate style and tone when writing a persuasive essay?
casual, informal
confrontational and defensive
Style and tone do not matter as long as you are right!
direct, formal
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What is a synonym for persuade?
urge
all of the above
convince
coax
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What do transition words do?
link ideas
support claims
draw conclusions
hook your reader
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Which of the following would NOT be considered evidence?
facts
reasons
examples
opinions
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What is a claim?
evidence that brings you to a general idea
a counterargument
the writer's position on an issue or problem
a writer's credibility with an audience
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Evidence can be...
inaccurate facts that lead to false conclusions
a person's beliefs, feelings, or opinions on a specific issue
writing that tries to sway the readers' feelings or beliefs
facts, expert opinions, or examples that back up a claim
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What is a rebuttal?
proof that supports the counter-argument
response to the original claim
an idea that opposes the original claim
a response to the counter-argument
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What word would you use to describe a man who does not have all his fingers on one hand?
Handy
Crazy Hand Bob
Mr. Fingerman
Normal
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What is a counterargument?
a type of over-generalization
a guess that is not supported by the evidence provided
a conclusion drawn from too little evidence
an argument made to oppose the initial claim
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When should you revise your persuasive essay?
After finishing the first draft
After editing it
During the brainstorming process
It's the last step before hitting "publish"
