Argument, Persuasion, and Appeals
What is Argument Writing?
Grabs the reader's attention.
What is a hook?
Paragraphs in the middle of the essay that support the main argument
What are body paragraphs?
Facts and examples that prove the main argument
What is evidence?
Uses emotions and personal opinions to convince a reader
What is persuasion?
Your main argument
What is a thesis?
Topic sentence, supporting evidence, and concluding sentence.
What are the parts of a body paragraph?
According to..., studies report..., research shows...
What are phrases that cite sources?
Appeals to the audience's emotions
What is pathos?
A fun fact, statistic, or question that begins the essay
What are examples of hooks?
Restates your thesis, summarize main points, ends with why the topic is important.
What is a concluding paragraph?
What is an argumentative essay?
Appeals to logic through facts, statistics, and reasonable examples
What is logos?
"I think...because...(reason #1) and (reason #2).
What is the template of a thesis statement?
Finally, lastly, to sum things up, in conclusion
What are conclusion words/phrases used in the concluding paragraph?
Miss Pereyra's favorite transition word
What is "furthermore"?
Appeals to the speakers credibility
What is ethos?
Sentence after the hook that gives the reader context for the essay and argument
What is background information?
Furthermore, in addition, first, second, next, meanwhile, therefore, besides
What are transition words?
Mr. Icanberry's favorite kind of shoe
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