Elements of Persuasion Terms

Question 1

"I know what others would say, but . . . " is an example of

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Concession

Question 2

"Go out and plant a tree" is an example of

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Call to Action

Question 3

"Mr. L. singing and dancing 'I Will Survive' damaged me for life" is an example of

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Claim

Question 4

Something that grabs the reader's attention such that they will want to read the rest.

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Hook

Question 5

A general statement that answers WHY the writer/speaker makes the claim.

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Reason

Question 6

Explains why the other side's argument is not sufficient

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Counterargument

Question 7

An arguable statement about an issue; what is being argued for or against

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Claim

Question 8

An appeal to logic or reason; facts, statistics, convincing line or argument (this. . . then)

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Logos

Question 9

An admitting of another's point; concern for other's feelings

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Concession

Question 10

Hardships should be embraced SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE US STRONGER" is an example of

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Reason

Question 11

An appeal to emotion

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Pathos

Question 12

"You cannot look at both your phone and the road at the same time, so don't text and drive"

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Logos

Question 13

Problem or controversy about which people disagree

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Issue/Topic

Question 14

The degree to which something is believable or deserving of acceptance.

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Credibility

Question 15

"10 out of 10 doctors agree" is an example of

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Ethos

Question 16

"Take this daily and you'll be cured in no time!" is an example of

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Pathos

Question 17

"On page 23, the author of the study states . . . " is an example of

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Evidence

Question 18

An instruction to an audience to evoke (get) an immediate response

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Call to Action

Question 19

Facts that directly support a reason

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Evidence

Question 20

An appeal to credibility/trustworthiness; why you should believe/trust/respect

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Ethos

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