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Memorable quotations Can be used in persuasive writing to draw in the reader. Can be taken from pop stars, presidents,etc.
Statistics the science of making effective use of numerical data relating to groups of individuals or experiments, can be used in persuasive writing.
Bandwagon an appeal to the subject to follow the crowd,to join in because others are doing so as well.
Card Stacking involves only the information that is positive to an idea or proposal.
Testimonial attempt to connect a famous or respectable person with a product or item by giving a testimony.
Viewpoint the mental attitude that determines a person's opinions or judgements.
Position attitude towards a specific topic.
Expert Opinion the opinion of an expert or someone who knows a lot about topic.
Objections an exclamation of disagreement or opposition toward a topic.
Tone the attitude a writer takes towards a subject or character: serious, humorous,etc.
Argument a position about a topic that will also have a different side.
Thesis Statement states the position of the writer and brings together points to support the topic.
Fallacy a fact used in argumentative writing that's not true.
Claim a point made in argumentative writing that supports the thesis statement.
Counterclaim a point made in argumentative writing that refutes the thesis statement.
Evidence info. used that supports a claim.
Credible info. that is backed up with researched facts.
Valid TRUE!!!!!!!!
Bias one-sided evidence that supports an argument.
Fact info. supporting the thesis statement that is true- backed up with research
Opinion info. supporting the thesis statement that is what someone thinks is to be true- not backed up with research.
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