Persuasive Techniques
Using words to cause an emotional response
Loaded words
What is a claim?
The author's opinion
Parents should limit the amount of violent video games they allow their children to play.
Argument
What is the first paragraph of an argument?
Introduction
Active or passive voice.
The bill was passed by very few votes.
Passive
Facts with numbers
Statistics
The part of an argument that discusses the opposite view.
The counterargument
There are several different opinions about the way the government should be run.
Informative
How many paragraphs are in an argument essay at FCV.
Six
1st 2nd and third person are types of what?
Points of View
Details that can be proven to be true
Facts
The part of an argument where you tell people what to do.
A call to action
Cardi B is a popular music artists.
Informative
What should the fifth paragraph in an argument be about?
The counterargument
Name four things that go in an informative summary.
Title/Author
Central Idea
Major Details
Appealing to a person's need to belong
Bandwagon
The parts of an argument you use to prove your claims are correct
Evidence
Students should be required to wear uniforms to school.
Persuasive
The final paragraph of an argument
Conclusion
Name four types of context clues.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Inference
Examples
Definition