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