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Writing to Argue
Writing to argue techniques
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rhetorical Question | A question that does not require an answer. |
| Repetition | A word, phrase, or sentence that is repeated (used more than once). |
| Counter Argument | Acknowledging the other side of the argument and then squashing it to make your argument stronger. |
| Short Sentence | A short simple sentence consisting of one main clause. |
| Statistics | Percentages or numerical studies used to support your argument. |
| Hyperbole | Exaggeration. |
| Anecdote | A story used to exemplify. |
| Emotive Language | Words used to make the reader or audience feel a particular emotion. |
| Modal Verbs | An auxiliary (helping) verb that shows certainty or likelihood. EG. should, could, would, may, might, must, will, shall, can. |
| Alliteration | Words next to each other beginning with the same letter. |
| Simile | Comparing two things using like or as. |
| Metaphor | Comparison. |
| Personification | Giving an inanimate object human characteristics. |