Lesson 1
The act of convincing people by influencing their intellect, emotions, or sense of ethics is called _______.
deductive reasoning
argument
persuasion
inductive reasoning
persuasion
________ a brief story a persuasive writer or speaker gives to convey a truth, emphasize a point, or appeal to the audience's emotions.
anecdote
What is the speaker's purpose?
to persuade
to entertain
to explain
to teach
to describe
to persuade
_________ an explanation that states an opinion about an issue, the reasons for holding that opinion, and the evidence that supports those reasons
arguement
__________ a claim or statement of opinion, supported by reasons or evidence.
proposition
Why should you identify your audience when composing a persuasive text?
to better understand the topic
to better understand the pros side of the issue
to understand the level of research necessary on a topic
to better understand the cons side of the topic
to more effectively influence them
to more effectively influence them
__________ a comparison of two things that have similar characteristics
analogy
How do the four freedoms relate to life in America during World War II?
These freedoms were violated by most Americans.
These freedoms were only dreams of most Americans.
They were common in America during this time.
Some people understood these dreams, but most found them trite.
Most people felt these freedoms were overrated.
They were common in America during this time.
What kind of topic is discussed in a persuasive text?
a negative topic
an exciting topic
a neutral topic
a controversial topic
a dated topic
a controversial topic
____________ the act of convincing people by influencing their intellect, emotions, or sense of ethics.
Persuasion
The topic of a persuasive text is usually a(n) _______ issue, an issue that has strong viewpoints for and against it.
neutral
controversial
unbiased
biased
historical
controversial
What is a rhetorical appeal?
a comparison of two things that have similar characteristics
a brief story a persuasive writer or speaker gives to convey a truth, emphasize a point, or appeal to the audience's emotions
a broad, general statement
a persuasive technique used to convince an audience
an appeal to the logic or reasoning of the audience
a persuasive technique used to convince an audience
What are the four essential freedoms Roosevelt describes?
freedom of speech and expression
freedom of every person to worship God in his own way
freedom from want
freedom from fear
freedom from love
freedom from disappointment
freedom of speech and expression
freedom of every person to worship God in his own way
freedom from want
freedom from fear
Why is persuasive writing considered nonfiction?
It uses facts and opinions to persuade an audience.
It often uses literary devices, such as foreshadowing.
Persuasive writing and speaking have a definite plot structure.
Its purpose is to entertain the audience.
It includes dialogue and descriptive language.
It uses facts and opinions to persuade an audience.
_________ an appeal based on the credibility, authority, or experience of the writer or speaker.
Ethos
The claim or statement of opinion is called the ________ .
proposition
Describe ethos.
an appeal to the emotions of the audience
an appeal to the logic or reasoning of the audience
reasoning that begins with specific facts and uses them to formulate a general, probable conclusion
reasoning that starts with a premise, and then gives a specific situation and derives a conclusion based on the premise and the situation
an appeal based on the credibility, authority, or experience of the writer or speaker
an appeal based on the credibility, authority, or experience of the writer or speaker
A free nation has the right to look to the leaders of business, of labor, and of agriculture to take the lead in stimulating effort . . ."
ethos
pathos
rule of three
logos
analogy
rule of three
________ reasoning that starts with a premise, and then gives a specific situation and derives a conclusion based on the premise and the situation.
Deductive
___________ reasoning that begins with specific facts and uses them to formulate a general, probable conclusion.
inductive
A(n) _______ is an argument presented by the opposing viewpoint.
counterarguement
________ reasoning starts with a broad, general statement, called a(n) ________. It then gives a specific situation and derives a(n) _______ based on the premise and the situation.
Deductive, premise, conclusion
Which two rhetorical devices are used in the following sentence from paragraph 5?
"As men do not live by bread alone, they do not fight by armaments alone."
analogy
parallel structure
rule of three
anecdote
repetition
analogy
parallel structure
Identify the type of reasoning used in the following statement as inductive or deductive.
Premise: If Congress passed the Lend-Lease Act, the United States would be able to provide war materials to other countries.
Situation: Congress passed the Lend-Lease Act in 1941.
Conclusion: The United States was allowed to sell, lease, and lend war materials to allied countries during World War II.
deductive
inductive
deductive
_________ a persuasive technique used to convince an audience.
Rhetorical appeal