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In this source the author takes a ___________ on competitive team sports.
What is a position?
In this source the underlined quote from Sam Rapoport is an example of an _______
___________
What is an expert opinion?
In this source, the author writes, "92% f blacks and 86% of latinos said it was very important for libraries to offer free access to computers and the internet" This type of evidence is called a ___________.
What is a statistic?
the author of this article hooks the reader with a quick scenario, and rhetorical questioning, these author's craft techniques bring the personality of the writer alive, also known as ___________
What is voice?
Turn to page 2, in source #5 "Childhood Obesity, What about it?"
What is the underlined sentence an example of?
What is an expert opinion?
In this source the author writes, "while some argue that competition is damaging to young people and spotlight the rare incidences of sports injuries the benefits are significant." What is this sentence in the article?
What is the claim?
In this source (#2) the author concludes the essay (the last paragraph) with this persuasion technique.
What is kairos?
In paragraph 1 the author expresses her sentiment on libraries, citing "no peace of technology can provide you with the things a library can." This sentences depicts the authors unique _____________ on libraries.
many people think reality tv is inappropriate and is damaging to the society as a whole, as stated a few times throughout the article, while others reveal that it is harmless and fun. The strong opinions on both side of this argument demonstrates that this topic is ____________
What is controversial?
If Hayley the author of the Childhood Obesity article (source 5) is a doctor, what persuasion technique can she use to make her argument more convincing?
What is ethos?
In paragraph 2 of this source the underlined sentence demonstrates the author's use of ________ to further persuade the readers of the benefits of participating in team sports.
What is logos?
The author of this article organizes the argument into an opening, supporting reasons, and conclusion, this is an example of a well written essay with good ____________.
What is structure?
The last paragraph of this essay the author presents a ___________ writing that libraries waste trees, or don't contribute to communities, but then uses a ____________ that acknowledges the benefits of libraries.
If the author of this argument essay hooked the reader with a personal story about watching her favorite reality show, "Real Housewives of NJ", what would it be?
What is anecdote?
The underlined sentence in this source is an example of this type of evidence.
What is statistic?
the last two paragraphs appeals to the reader's emotions, explaining how competitive sports mirror the real life challenges of people, as well as enhancing one's confidence and self-esteem. What is this type of persuasion technique?
What is pathos?
Even the author approaches this argument with expertise, having expert opinions, statistics and facts would have helped the essay seem more____________
What is valid?
It is evident that the author of this source did _______________ __________________(2 words), because they have a wealth of information including facts, statistics, and information that presents both sides of the __________.
What is comprehensive research & argument?
The rhetorical questions in paragraph 1 appeals to the reader emotions. What type of persuasion technique is this?
What is pathos?
Hayley, the author of this article selected evidence to emphasize the many contributing factors to childhood obesity. During her research process she was selective in what she wanted to be a part of her essay and eliminated anything that would weaken her claim. What was Hayley doing?
What is cherry picking?
If the author of this article participates in many competitive team sports it may be safe to say that they have _________ toward the topic.
What is bias?
There are no direct quotes in this essay however, the author offers information based on research and facts. If the author is rewriting someone else's work in their own words, what are they doing?
What is paraphrasing?
In this source Emma, the author, intentionally left some of her research about the benefits of technology out in order to have a stronger argument for the support of libraries. What is this called?
What is omission?
The author of this article seems to be writing purely based on opinion or own thought, what could the author used more of to make the argument stronger?
What are facts?
The author's primary persuasion technique throughout the article.
What is logos?