Persuasive Writing
A type of opinion writing based on thoughts, beliefs and feelings is known as: __________________.
Persuasive Writing
What is a Rhetorical Device?
A strategy that makes use of words in a certain way to convey meaning or to persuade.
What is an argument or claim?
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others.
What does C.A.R.R. stand for?
1. Clear position
2. Audience
3. Reasons
4. Rebuttal
What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?
The purpose is to convince the reader.
What are the three devices used in a persuasive text?
1. Ethos
2. Pathos
3. Logos
What are the three types of claims used in persuasive texts?
1. Fact
2. Value
3. Policy
What is a rebuttal?
To know what people against your arguments are going to say and contradict.
Who can you convince by using a persuasive text?
Anybody
What device do we use when trying to persuade an audience that a character is a good person?
Ethos
What are the four types of evidence used in persuasive texts?
1. Fact
2. Big names
3. Statistics
4.Example
Is the following sentence considered a rebuttal?
"You have to do your homework instead of playing a family board game or playing catch."
No
Name, at least, three types of persuasive texts.
1. Speech
2. Article
3. Letter
4. Cook book
What device do we use to get readers to stop thinking and start feeling?
Pathos
Which of the following is the main argument of this passage?
Social media is a great way to connect with people who you may not see all the time. It’s also great for making friends. Social media helps you build connections with others who have the same interests.
Social media is a great way to connect with people who you may not see all the time
A) School uniforms should be mandatory for all students for a number of reasons. B) First, they make everyone equal. In this way, the “rich” kids are on the same level as the poor ones. C) In addition, getting ready for school can be much faster and easier. D) Many people might say that uniforms take away from personal freedom, but I believe that the benefits are stronger than the drawbacks.
D) Many people might say that uniforms take away from personal freedom, but I believe that the benefits are stronger than the drawbacks.
What are the three reasons for persuading or convincing?
1. To make someone believe what you are saying.
2. To persuade someone to take action.
3. To make someone change their mind about a topic.
What device do we use to provide clear and concise terms to help the reader see your claim logically?
Logos
Which of the following is NOT a reason or evidence that supports the main argument of this paragraph?
Cars are used every day, but most of us tend to ignore their disadvantages. They burn fossil fuels, which creates air pollution. Their lights create light pollution, too, which can affect the health of animals, plants, and people.
Cars are used every day, but most of us tend to ignore their disadvantages.
A) Like any other facility, keeping a school open requires a great deal of money. B) For example, keeping school open in the middle of summer requires air conditioning, and that adds significantly to the school’s expenses. C) And although people think that the money spent in summer school is wasted, I have to say that that is not the case as the data shows a rise in students who need this service.
C) And although people think that the money spent in summer school is wasted, I have to say that that is not the case as the data shows a rise in students who need this service.