Argumentative Text

Which of the following is an example of WEAKER Evidence?

Which appeal? Peer-reviewed studies show that learning to play musical instruments has benefits for memory.

What are anecdotes?

Appeals to hopes and dreams, playing on emotions, or appealing to their particular beliefs or ideals.

According to Dr. Hann, drinking water daily will keep you hydrated. What kind of evidence is this?

Choose the correct appeal? "One serving of broccoli contains 45% of your daily vitamin E."

How does an author support a claim?

Which one is NOT a strong type of evidence?

Which appeal? You know me, I have a masters degree in psychology I've worked with you for five years. You can trust me.

Choose the correct appeal? "Dentist all over the country recommend this toothbrush."

An argumentative text is where the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.

______ can be proven to be true.

Essays, Speeches, Proposals, and Letters of Complaint are all examples of argumentative text.

What is the author's main purpose for writing an argumentative text?

What is the main idea of a passage?

Which appeal? Just one look at the poverty in the village will make you want to donate money to help the children.

Convincing an audience of the reliable character or credibility of the speaker/writer.

Which appeal? I love this city too much to let it be disrespected. I will stand up for it no matter what it takes.

Choose the correct appeal? "Basketball all star LeBron James wears Nike brand shoes, and so should you!"

Which types of evidence is more reliable or stronger?

Logos appeal to logic and reason.

What is a claim?

A statistic is collecting and analyzing numerical data in large numbers.