G10 Persuasive Writing Flashcards
aims to convince the reader to take action or simply to agree with
the writer’s stand.
Persuasive writing
appeal to logic or appeal to reason
Logos
ethical appeal,
Ethos
emotional appeal
Pathos
These may be the results of studies or proven facts that may
persuade the readers.
Facts or data
This is a narrative or story of a person or character, usually written in a
humorous way.
Anecdote
This is used to oppose or disprove a statement, particularly a
counterclaim.
Rebuttal
Not meant to be answered by readers, this type of question is
used to challenge readers to reflect on the issue.
Rhetorical question
errors in reasoning
logical fallacies,
This logical fallacy is committed when the writer makes a
conclusion that is based on insufficient evidence.
Hasty generalization
This fallacy is committed when when the writer begins discussing an
idea that avoids the key issue and distracts readers from it.
Red herring
An _ _ attacks not the reasoning or arguments of an
opposing individual but rather his or her character.
ad hominem
This is an appeal that follows the reasoning, “If many or most people
believe it, it must be true.”
Ad populum
This makes the assumption that a certain event or change would
bring about another, but there is not enough evidence given to support such a
conclusion.
Slippery slope
is used for serious topics or when speaking with people that
one does not know well.
formal language
is usually used when speaking with people that
one knows quite well
Informal language,
is a view or judgment that one holds about a particular subject matter.
opinion
Write about your personal feelings or judgment regarding the issue.
Use clue words such as “I think,” “I believe,” or “In my opinion.”
similar to an opinion, is slightly different. It is a declaration of one’s
belief that may be proven true or false.
assertion
a simple and direct statement expressing one’s opinions,
feelings, or beliefs.
Basic assertion
This expresses understanding for another person’s situation
followed by a statement that expresses support for the speaker’s rights.
Empathic assertion
This is used when the other person does not respond to the
speaker’s assertion, so the speaker becomes increasingly firm without resorting to
aggression.
Escalating assertion
This is usually used for expressing negative feelings. This type
of assertion typically comes in three parts, the first one describing the other person’s
behavior, the second part stating how the behavior affects the speaker, and the third
part stating what the speaker wants to happen.
I-language assertion
These are assertions that serve to lead readers to the conclusion.
Premises
This is an assertion that should be supported by at least one premise.
It is the aim of the author to make readers accept the _, and it is through
providing sound and logical premises that this may be achieved.
Conclusion
Be knowledgeable.
Back up your assertions.
Use the thesis statement as a guide.
Be clear and concise.
Using transition words
Using adverbs
Using identical pairs
In emphasizing a point, _ _ can be used to
signal to readers that an important idea is coming next or that an example will be
given to back up the point the writer is trying to make. _ _ also connect the writer’s ideas together and help them flow smoothly from one sentence to
another or from one paragraph to the next. Here are some transitional words you
can use:
transition words
_ may be used as emphatic intensifiers. When used as such,
they help make an idea stand out. In emphatic phrases, the _ is always placed
before the verb or adjective.
adverb
are expressions in which a word is repeated in
order to emphasize the idea being stated.
identitical pairs
