Author's
Argument
Argument
J - What is the author’s main point or position in an argumentative text?
THE CLAIM
P - What is direct characterization?
WHEN THE AUTHOR EXPLICITLY STATES THE CHARACTER'S TRAITS
I - Which technique tries to persuade the audience by making them feel happy, sad, angry, or fearful.
APPEAL TO EMOTION
B - What is a fact?
A statement that can be proven true with evidence.
E - What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun.
M - What must an author provide to support their claim?
EVIDENCE
L - What is indirect characterization?
When a character’s traits are revealed through actions, speech, thoughts, effects on others, and appearance
Y - Which technique uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to convince the audience?
APPEAL TO REASON
R - What is an opinion?
A statement based on personal beliefs or feelings, not provable as true or false.
U - Which word is an adjective in this sentence? “The fluffy cat slept on the couch.”
FLUFFY
S - List two examples of proper types of evidence an author can use in an argument.
FACTS, EXAMPLES, STATISTICS, EXPERT OPINIONS, ETC.
W - Direct or Indirect:
Samantha was a kind and generous friend.
Q - Which technique references experts, professionals, or well-respected sources to strengthen an argument?
APPEAL TO AUTHORITY
A - Which of the following is a fact?
Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor
Water boils at 100°C.
Water boils at 100°C.
X - Which word is the adjective in this sentence? The fierce storm knocked down several trees.
FIERCE
F - What makes evidence "strong" for an argument?
IT IS RELEVANT AND TRUSTWORTHY
D - Direct or Indirect:
Connor, the salesman on our side of town, always makes sure his customers get exactly what they pay for.
C - Which persuasive technique is used in this statement? “According to the CDC, washing your hands reduces the spread of germs by 70%.”
APPEAL TO AUTHORITY
N - ___________ provide credible evidence, while ____________ are subjective and may be biased.
FACTS; OPINIONS
O - Identify the adjective:
These photos are from our trip to Tahiti.
These
V - What is bias?
UNFAIRLY FAVORING ONE SIDE OVER THE OTHER
T - The reader must make an _____________ to determine indirect characterization.
INFERENCE
K - How is tone different from mood?
Tone is the author’s attitude, while mood is how the reader feels when reading the text.
G - Fact or Opinion:
Florence Nightingale's parents expected their daughter to get married, but she enrolled in nursing school in 1844 instead.
FACT
H - Identify the adjectives:
A translator must be creative in rewriting text for words or phrases that do not have exact translations.
Creative; Exact