Lets Argue
A reason or theory that supports your thesis statement
What is Pro-Argument?
“Caring for the environment may not change your life, but it will change the lives of your children. Start recycling Today”
What is Pathos?
You a Black Girl, You a Black Girl, You a Black Girl, You a Black Girl, You a Black Girl, You a Black Girl, You a Black Girl, You a Black Girl is a example of ____________________
What is Repetition?
using language such as 'we','our ,us
What is inclusive language?
the literal definition of a word?
What is denotation?
a short statement that summarizes the main point or position of a persuasive essay
What is a claim/thesis statement?
using words in a certain way to influence or evoke emotions and behaviors.
What is Rhetoric?
Carl's cat continued to claw the couch and creating chaos. This is an example of a
What is an alliteration?
Using language such as they or them in an argument
What is Exclusive language?
Based on Feelings, emotions, and past experiences
What is subjective?
Facts, figures, details, quotations, or other sources of data and information that provide support for your claims
What is evidence?
“As a doctor who has studied sleep cycles and the effects of sleep deprivation, I am here to advise you to make a conscious effort to get 6-8 hours of sleep each night.
What is ethos?
What is personification?
Words or expressions with meaning other than the literal interpretation.
What is figurative language? rhetorical devices or figures of speech?
the emotional meaning associated with the word.
What is connotation?
An oral or written communication that develops or debates a topic in a logical or persuasive way
What is an argument?
"This is definitely the hottest watch I've ever owned and I've owned many as I used to collect Men's watches. I just received it today and I have to say it had the biggest WOW factor straight out of the box. If you're a big man like I am you need a nice, classy, masculine watch like this. For the price I paid I feel like I stole it. Great watch and a great price."
What is logos?
"You are a snake. Always sneaking around in people's business."
This is a example of_________
What is a metaphor?
Make sweeping statements about a whole group, based on only one or two members of that group
What is a generalization?
A personal view, attitude, or thoughts on a situation
What is an opinion?
a statement opposing your claim in an argument. Used to help create balance in argumentative paper
What is a counter claim?
"As your president, I'm saying if we had chosen a different path, the right path, we could have finished the job in Afghanistan, and put more resources into the fight against bin Laden; and instead of spending hundreds of billions of dollars in Baghdad, we could have put that money into our schools and hospitals, our road and bridges – and that's what the American people need us to do right now. Support for me is support for your household, your community, and your country" - Barack Obama
What is Ethos. Pathos. and Logos?
When I was a child, my family went on a summer vacation to the Rocky Mountains every year. One year, my aunt saw a black bear while she was hiking. She was so terrified, she ended up sitting on a boulder for an hour just to make sure it had gotten far enough away from her. She still won't go hiking alone anywhere.
This is an example of _______
What is an anecdote?
Using words that can make the author sound knowledgeable while removing emotion from the issue. This can make you argument sound reasonable and objective.
What is formal language?
To make the meaning more transparent and easy to understand
What is clarify?