Arguing
The author's main statement, often supported with proof.
Claim
These are the two types of characterization.
Direct and Indirect
This may be used to prove or support claims and answers.
Evidence
This is used to make an inference.
Details from the text AND/OR personal experience
Something that cannot be proven is called this.
Opinion
You might use these in order to win an argument or get your way.
Persuasive Techniques
Direct characterization is when the author tells us about a character _____ for _____.
word for word
Something known to be true
Fact
If you are not given all the evidence you need to come to a conclusion, you might make one of these.
Inference
Differing opinions occur when two people ________.
Disagree
This persuasive technique uses facts, statistics, or otherwise logical proof.
Appeals to Reason
This type of characterization is when you have to use observations, dialogue, or behaviors to learn a character's traits.
Indirect Characterization
If something is said to "provide a strong basis for," you could also say it provides ______.
Support
This might provide the strongest basis for an inference.
Textual Evidence
When you have an opinion, but want to make others agree with you, you might try to do this to them.
Persuade
An author might use this technique to stress an idea or "wear down" his audience.
Repetition
What type of characterization is depicted?
Ron found cash on the floor, and he immediately turned it into the office without hesitation.
Indirect
Your evidence to support an answer should be in this form.
Direct Quote
If the ground is wet outside, the sky is dark, and the trees are blowing in the wind, you might make this inference.
It was storming.
An author might choose this carefully to persuade their audience and demonstrate their tone.
Word Choice
If I persuade you by making you feel upset, proud, or motivated, I am appealing to this.
Emotions
What adjective would you use to describe the character based on the direct characterization given?
Ron is honest, so people always trust him to do the right thing.
Honest
What claim could be supported by the evidence provided?
*Parents pay a lot of money to purchase their children separate sets of clothes for school and home.
*Majority of students feel that uniforms inhibit their freedom of expression and individuality.
*56% of office infractions are uniform/dress code related.
Schools should get rid of uniforms.
Konnor walks into class, dragging his feet. He slings his booksack on the floor and slouches in his desk, putting his head down. He grumbles, "I am ready to go hoooommmeee." What might you infer?
He is tired or having a bad day.
Which might provide the strongest basis to an argument: facts or opinions?
Facts