What is the Purpose of Argumentative Writing?

The writer aims to get the reader to accept his perspective as truth

the overall feeling or atmosphere an author creates in the reader.

A Logical Fallacy, A Propaganda Technique

used in both political and product worlds, Techniques or strategies used to gain favor or support for a cause

The attitude of the writer toward a part of their writing.

Types of Literary Nonfiction: Personal Essay

Writer writing about an important thing in their own life

What techniques are used in Persuasive Writing?

Opinions mixed with facts to prove the writer is 'right'

What is Transference?

The pairing of something that is value by the audience with the item

What does Compare/Contrast Text Structure do?

Shows how two things are similar and/or different

What is an Ad Hominem Logical Fallacy?

Making an attack on the opponent instead of their argument

A writer’s identifiable preference for or against one particular viewpoint

Types of Literary Nonfiction: Memoir

The writer talks about their own life, focusing on an important event.

What is a Logical Fallacy?

A bad way to build your argument, A gap in logic

Glittering does What?

Describes item in words that evoke positive connotations in the audience

Types of Literary Nonfiction: Autobiography

Writer writes about his/her own life

Types of Literary Nonfiction: Biography

Writer writes about someone else's life.

What does Ethos make appeals to?

Qualification of the Author, The credibility of the author

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What is the Purpose of Argumentative Writing?
The writer aims to share his opinion or preference.
The writer aims to get the reader to accept his perspective as truth
The writer aims to get the reader to agree with him/his perspective.
The writer aims to present only the facts.
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What is Mood?
the way the author uses words
the overall feeling or atmosphere an author creates in the reader.
the author’s attitude toward a specific subject or character
the way they use language in their writing
3
Band Wagon is
A Text Structure
A Rhetorical Strategy
A Logical Fallacy
A Propaganda Technique
4
What is Propaganda?
A gap in logic
Only used in war times
used in both political and product worlds
Techniques or strategies used to gain favor or support for a cause
5
What is Tone?
The feelings the readers has when reading
The attitude of the writer toward a part of their writing.
The writer's use of words in their writing
The writer's use of language in their writing
6
Logos makes appeals to Emotions
False
True
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Types of Literary Nonfiction: Personal Essay
Writer writing about an important event in their own life
Combines elements of fiction with nonfiction to discuss history.
The writer talks about their own life, focusing on an important event.
Writer writing about an important thing in their own life
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What techniques are used in Persuasive Writing?
The writer states what he thinks and why he thinks it.
The writer denies any other sides and only accepts his/her perspective.
Opinions mixed with facts to prove the writer is 'right'
Relevant reasons/credible data are mixed to show the writer’s valid claim
9
The Attitude of Opinion Writing is excited about the writer's own ideas and eager to share them.
False
True
10
What is Transference?
Uses ordinary things to add credibility to a product or candidate
The pairing of something that is value by the audience with the item
Showing how many people think something is true
An attempt to distract the reader with details not relevant to the argument
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What does Compare/Contrast Text Structure do?
Uses words to create a mental image for the reader
Shows how two things are similar and/or different
Shows how one event leads to one or more effects.
Identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions to the problem.
12
What is an Ad Hominem Logical Fallacy?
Restating your argument instead of furthering your point.
If X happens, Y is certain to happen
Making an attack on the opponent instead of their argument
Simplifying a complex issue down to two choices.
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What is Bias?
A writer’s identifiable preference for or against one particular viewpoint
Evidence that CANNOT be evaluated
Easily identifiable for all types of writing
Evidence that CAN be evaulated
14
What does Pathos make Appeals to?
Reason
Emotions
Credibility of the Author
Logic
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Types of Literary Nonfiction: Memoir
The writer talks about their own life, focusing on an important event.
Writer writing about someone else's life
Writer writing about an important thing in their own life
Combines elements of fiction with nonfiction to discuss history.
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What is a Logical Fallacy?
A persuasive technique
A bad way to build your argument
A gap in logic
A propaganda technique
17
Glittering does What?
Makes an oversimplified statement about a group based on little information
Describes item in words that evoke positive connotations in the audience
Attacks a group or individual instead of an issue
States the conclusion as part of the argument
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Types of Literary Nonfiction: Autobiography
Writer writes about his/her own life
The writer talks about their own life, focusing on an important event.
The writer talks about their own life, focusing on an important event.
Combines elements of fiction with nonfiction to discuss history.
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Which Text Structure Puts a piece of writing in the order that the events occurred.
Description
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Sequential/Chronological
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Types of Literary Nonfiction: Biography
Writer writing about an important thing in their own life
The writer talks about their own life, focusing on an important event.
Writer writes about someone else's life.
Combines elements of fiction with nonfiction to discuss history.
21
Which Text Structure Uses words to create a mental image for the reader?
Description
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Sequence
22
Can Subjective Evidence be evaluated?
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
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Which Propaganda Technique Uses words that appeal to the audience’s emotions instead of logic or reason?
Plain Folk
Red Herring
Emotional Appeal
Testimonial
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Objective Evidence CAN be evaluated
False
True
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What does Ethos make appeals to?
Logic
Qualification of the Author
The credibility of the author
Emotions

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