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Sources to support an argument
personal experiences results from research collection of facts information from interviews quotes
position
agree or disagree
support
provide evidence for argument
causality in an argument
demonstrates that two or more things are connected by stating that one causes another
main argument (author’s view point)
central idea (choice or position about the topic)
writer’s arguments
reasons for his position or choice (main idea for each paragraph after introduction and before conclusion)
1. the belief that something is true 2. a fact taken for granted
exaggerated statement
a deliberate overstatement (hyperbole) for emphasis or effect
letter to the editor
a letter sent to a publication about issues of concern from its readers
dispute
question the truth or rightness of a statement
purpose of persuasive text
to present an argument or point of view, to influence
contradictory statement
statement so related to another that if either of the two is true the other is false and if either is false the other must be true
first paragraph
presents the topic or issue and central idea (choice or position)
infer
imply
Parallelism in an argument
arguments that are similar in development or form to the opposing viewpoint
misleading statement
statement giving a wrong impression – often by deliberate deceit
last paragraph
restates the topic or issue and central idea (choice or position)
convince
to make a person agree or believe by showing evidence
comparison in an argument
stating how positions or viewpoints are similar or different
Viewpoint
a way of looking at or thinking about something – point of view