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Terms in Persuasive Writing
What is it?
That's propaganda!
Aristotle said...
The Persuasive Paragraph
100
This is a claim the writer makes in a persuasive paper.
What is an assertion?
100
Lois had a choice. She could either purchase her life saving medicine or buy groceries. What if this was your grandmother?
What is an anecdote?
100
Advertisers use ordinary people doing ordinary things to connect with the average Joe. This is an example of this propaganda method.
What is the plain folks technique?
100
A truly effective persuasive appeal involves these three facets.
What are logos, pathos and ethos?
100
In a persuasive paragraph, this is where the writer will urge the reader to act.
What is a conclusion?
200
This is the result of a collection of data. It is often used to support an assertion.
What is a statistic?
200
Approximately 46 percent of fourth-graders in the nation read for fun on their own time almost every day in 2011, which is higher than in 2002 and 2009.
What is a statistic?
200
Advertisers tell the audience, "Everyone is buying Product X, and so should you!" This is an example of this propaganda technique.
What is the Bandwagon technique?
200
This pertains to the credibility of the author or speaker.
What is ethos?
200
"With academic performance in America quickly declining, it is imperative that we provide our students with Physical Education every day." This would be this in a persuasive paragraph.
What is the topic sentence?
300
This is a personal story used to illustrate a point in a persuasive paper.
What is an anecdote?
300
Thomas Jefferson said, "Commerce with all nations, alliance with none, should be our motto."
What is a quote?
300
"You may not be a millionaire, but owning a Toyota Prius will certainly make you feel like one!" This is an example of this propaganda technique.
What is the snob appeal technique?
300
A persuasive appeal based solely on evidence that appeals to a person's logical sense.
What is logos?
300
"Children who exercise daily perform better in school than those who do not." This would be found in this part of a persuasive paragraph?
What is a supporting detail?
400
Another word for evidence. Five types exist.
What is a citation?
400
Antioxidants are naturally occurring chemicals in foods that help to counter the detrimental effects of oxygen free radicals, which form during normal metabolism and through external factors such as x-rays, ultra-violet radiation and pollution.
What is a fact?
400
"In 2011 and 2012, Congressman Joe Schmoe voted to spend billions more of YOUR money on wasteful programs X, Y and Z. Do you really want another big spender in Congress, spending your hard earned dollars?" This is an example of this method of propaganda.
What is the loaded words technique?
400
The aspect of a persuasive appeal that deals only with emotions.
What is pathos?
400
"A survey of the top ten performing students in each grade reveals that nine out of ten top performers exercise at least 30 minutes a day." This would be found here in a persuasive paragraph.
What is elaboration?
500
This is when a writer provides an instance of where something he/she claims has worked somewhere else.
What is an example?
500
In 2011, Washington Elementary implemented a daily physical fitness program for their students. That year, the school, for the first time, exceeded its AYP goals.
What is an example?
500
"If you drink Coke, life will be one big party!" This is an example of this propaganda technique.
What is the transfer technique?
500
"I have worked in medicine for three decades, specializing in cancer of the lungs. I authored two best sellers on the effects of nicotine on the human body, and the negative implications smoking has on our society as a whole. I am here as an expert on the subject, to urge you to support Legislation X which will ban smoking in all government buildings." This is an example of this facet of a persuasive appeal.
What is ethos?
500
In this part of a persuasive paragraph, the writer will make his/her assertions.
What are the supporting details?