The action or fact of _____
someone or of being _____ to do or
believe something.
Persuasion
Disproving an opposing argument. It is an
important skill because it is how a writer
successfully convinces the audience of the
validity of his/her own argument.
Rebuttal
The special effects were bad. The monsters were obviously fake.
Reason
Title--()
Introduction--()
Hook
Thesis statement
The process of establishing
a claim and then proving it with the use of
logical reasoning, examples, and research.
Argumentation
An argument states a ____ and
supports it with reasons and evidence
from sources. It then discusses and
connects back to your claim.
Claim
For example, the monsters almost looked blurry and
misplaced.
Evidence
Body Paragraphs
Constructing Topic Sentences
Building Main Points and support
Countering the Opposition
_____ by appealing to the
audience’s emotion or by
relying on the character or
credentials of the writer
Persuasion
Arguing your side makes you the. What for the topic
advocate
I thought the movie was good because the acting was believable.
Counterclaim
Conclusion or
Call to Action
Emotion-based
Persuasion
_______ is your
opponent’s argument that tries
to explain why you are wrong.
Counterargument / Counterclaim
Overall, I would never see that lame movie EVER again and I hope you will join me in boycotting the movie.
Conclusion / Call to Action
What is a thesis statement
Lets the reader know the main idea of the
paper
Convinces audience through
the merit and rationality of the
claim and proofs offered
Logic-based
Argumentative Essay
Incorporate elements of ethos, pathos, and logos.
The Rhetorical Triangle
It definitely contributed to how bad the movie was.
Connection/ Elaboration
Describe Counterargument/Rebuttal
It shows you have considered other points of
view – that other points of view are valid and
reasonable—consider your audience