G10 Persuasive Writing

Question 1

aims to convince the reader to take action or simply to agree with
the writer’s stand.

Answer 1

Persuasive writing

Question 2

appeal to logic or appeal to reason

Answer 2

Logos

Question 3

ethical appeal,

Answer 3

Ethos

Question 4

emotional appeal

Answer 4

Pathos

Question 5

These may be the results of studies or proven facts that may

persuade the readers.

Answer 5

Facts or data

Question 6

This is a narrative or story of a person or character, usually written in a
humorous way.

Answer 6

Anecdote

Question 7

This is used to oppose or disprove a statement, particularly a
counterclaim.

Answer 7

Rebuttal

Question 8

Not meant to be answered by readers, this type of question is
used to challenge readers to reflect on the issue.

Answer 8

Rhetorical question

Question 9

errors in reasoning

Answer 9

logical fallacies,

Question 10

This logical fallacy is committed when the writer makes a

conclusion that is based on insufficient evidence.

Answer 10

Hasty generalization

Question 11

This fallacy is committed when when the writer begins discussing an
idea that avoids the key issue and distracts readers from it.

Answer 11

Red herring

Question 12

An _ _ attacks not the reasoning or arguments of an

opposing individual but rather his or her character.

Answer 12

ad hominem

Question 13

This is an appeal that follows the reasoning, “If many or most people
believe it, it must be true.”

Answer 13

Ad populum

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

Slippery slope

Question 15

is used for serious topics or when speaking with people that

one does not know well.

Answer 15

formal language

Question 16

is usually used when speaking with people that

one knows quite well

Answer 16

Informal language,

Question 17

is a view or judgment that one holds about a particular subject matter.

Answer 17

opinion

Question 18

Write about your personal feelings or judgment regarding the issue.

Use clue words such as “I think,” “I believe,” or “In my opinion.”

Question 19

similar to an opinion, is slightly different. It is a declaration of one’s
belief that may be proven true or false.

Answer 19

assertion

Question 20

a simple and direct statement expressing one’s opinions,

feelings, or beliefs.

Answer 20

Basic assertion

Question 21

This expresses understanding for another person’s situation

followed by a statement that expresses support for the speaker’s rights.

Answer 21

Empathic assertion

Question 22

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.

Answer 22

Escalating assertion

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

I-language assertion

Question 24

These are assertions that serve to lead readers to the conclusion.

Answer 24

Premises

Question 25

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.

Answer 25

Conclusion

Question 26

Be knowledgeable.
Back up your assertions.
Use the thesis statement as a guide.
Be clear and concise.

Question 27

Using transition words
Using adverbs
Using identical pairs

Question 28

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:

Answer 28

transition words

Question 29

_ 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.

Answer 29

adverb

Question 30

are expressions in which a word is repeated in

order to emphasize the idea being stated.

Answer 30

identitical pairs