Misc
True or False
It is better to under-prove than over-prove when writing an essay.
What is False?
It is better to over-prove than under-prove when writing an essay.
Type of writing that presents a coherent thesis supported by relevant evidence and logical reasoning that emphasizes the acknowledgement of counterarguments.
What is Argumentative Essay?
Why is it important to know who your audience is?
What is ... It connects you and your text to them and makes them able to listen and understand the text better. It makes your text persuasive and impacts the reader.?
What are words that writers use to convince or persuade readers.
What is Persuasive language?
What is a difference between argumentative and persuasive essays?
What is Persuasive essays may rely on emotional appeals while argumentative essays demonstrate why one's position is valid through sound reasoning and credible evidence.?
To move between paragraphs, we should include ______ ____ at the beginning of each paragraph.
What are Transition Words?
The reasoning or assumption that connects a piece of evidence to a claim, explaining why the evidence supports the argument.
What is Warrant?
What are three persuasive appeals?
What are Pathos, Logos, Ethos, Kairos, Concession, and Qualification?
What is a persuasive technique where the writer asks a question with an obvious answer.
What is Rhetorical question?
Which body paragraph normally contains the counterargument?
What is The third or the one right before the conclusion.?
What are the three basic parts of every essay?
What are Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion?
The intended recipient of a text, which can be identified by their characteristics, beliefs, interests, and values.
What is Audience?
What are two questions to ask yourself before writing to a specific audience?
What are...
- Who are they?
- What do they already know?
- What do they care about?
- What are their expectations?
This type of language directly targets the reader to engage them and prompt action.
What is Call to Action?
Doing what anticipates objections from the other side in your writing?
What is Addressing counterarguments?
Name two things you should ask when examining an argumentative text.
What are...
How does the author establish common ground with readers?
What assumptions does the author make about the audience's knowledge?
How does the author address potential counterarguments?
What values does the author appeal to and how?
How does the author's tone reflect awareness of audience?
What evidence is selected to appeal specifically to this audience?
The central argument or assertion you are making.
What is Claim?
What happens when the audience does not feel included in your essay?
What is They may dismiss it or ignore it.?
Which of the three appeals to emotions to persuade the reader? Pathos, Logos, or Ethos?
What is Pathos?
True or False
It is good to use personal pronouns (you, me, we) when writing an argumentative essay.
What is False?
The use of personal pronouns can make writing sound less objective or more biased, so it's often best to avoid them to keep the focus on the evidence and argument rather than the writer.
What are two questions to ask yourself abouut evidence when reading a text?
What are...
- Does the author clearly explain how the evidence supports their claim?
- Is the evidence relevant?
- Is the evidence sufficient?
- Is the evidence credible for the specific claim being made?
Any information used to support an argument, including direct quotes, paraphrases, facts, statistics, examples, and personal experiences.
What is Evidence?
True or False
Using common diction makes the audience feel special.
What is False?
Using specific diction makes the audience feel special because they feel seen.
Identify a persuasive technique in the sentence below:
"According to Dr. Griff, about 70% of teenagers are Instagram for more than 11 hours a day."
What are...
Reference to Experts
Evidence
Facts/Statistics
Logos
What are two key areas for evaluation in a text?
What are...
- Rhetorical Situation
- Claims and Thesis
- Evidence and Support
- Reasoning and Commentary
- Rhetorical Choices and Styles
- Counterarguments
- Assumptions and Bias