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Important Persuasion/ Argument Vocabulary
Vocabulary Claim—writer’s position on an issue or
problem; usually the last sentence in intro paragraph
Support—material that proves a claim; includes reasons and evidence
Assumptions—opinions or beliefs that are taken for granted
Counterarguments—objections to the writer’s claims; what the other side is going to claim
More Vocabulary
Rebuttal—arguments made to oppose (counter) opposing views
Call to Action/Call for Agreement—statement telling reader what you want him/her to do or to believe
Still More Vocabulary Emotional Appeal—Uses strong feelings,
rather than facts and evidence to persuade
Loaded Language—Relies on words with strongly positive or negative associations.
Appeals by Association—“Sell” a product or idea by linking it with something or someone positive or influential
Hooks for Non-FictionShocking Statistics/FactsAnecdotes (short stories)Rhetorical QuestionQuotation
Types of SupportStatistics—data, percentages, and averages drawn from RELIABLE sources
Examples—specific details that illustrate the claim
Facts—statements that can be verified in a reference source or by observation
Narratives or Anecdotes—brief stories that illustrate the point
More Types of Support Expert Opinions—quotations from
reliable sources—scholars, researchers, people with a great deal of experience in a field
For example, a professor at Harvard will be a better expert on the impact of global warming than Tony Hawk.
Observations or Personal Experiences—first-hand accounts of an event