click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Vocabulary
Persuasive Text
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Persuasive Text | writing that tries to convince the reader to believe something |
Persuasive Media | commercials, flyers, or other advertisements to convince to believe or do something |
Advertisement | an announcement that tries to get the public’s attention |
Claim | a writer’s position on a problem or issue; similar to message |
Message | whatever the author wants the reader to think or believe; similar to claim |
Support | the reasons and evidence that help prove the claim |
Argument | a carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence |
Faulty Reasoning | a claim based on reasoning that is incorrect, biased, or simply does not make sense |
Vac | empty |
Voc/vok | to call or summon |
Therm | heat |
Oppose | to go against |
Affectionate | showing love |
Misperception | to see or understand something incorrectly |
Determination | firmness of purpose; will not give up |
Aggression | hostile or destructive behavior |
Temperament | a person or animal’s attitude as it affects their actions |
Prohibit | to forbid; to make impossible |