Organizational Patterns and Persuasive Techniques Flashcards
Texts that explain
Expository Texts
An insert that provides more information about the text we are reading.
Sidebar
Section titles which identify a main idea or topic of a particular section of text.
Subheadings
Compares/contrasts two or more things.
Give an example!
Compare/Contrast organizational pattern
Answers will vary for the second part.
Authors use these to develop main ideas and express viewpoints
Organizational Patterns
Provide information about a graphic aid.
Captions
Maps, photographs, charts and graphs
Graphic Aids
Tells you the topic of the article.
Title
Is much shorter than the original text. Includes only the most important information.
Summary
Progresses in order from start to finish (like a timeline—first… next… then… last…).
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Chronological/Sequential
Answers will vary for the second part.
States (tells) a problem and provides a successful solution.
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Problem/Solution
Answers will vary for the second part.
Often used to sort in an organizational pattern called classification. Written in the form of a list.
Give an example!
List
Answers will vary for the second part.
Shows how one event brings about (causes) another.
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Cause/Effect
Answers will vary for the second part.
Proposes a topic and supports it with details.
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Proposition/Support
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First person to draw and label an expository bubble map wins!
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First person to draw and label an expository pillar wins!
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Put these in the proper order:
- Main Idea Blurbs
- Lead Sentence
- Topic Sentence
LS
TS
MIB
Why do we use different organizational patterns when writing expository texts?
We use different organizational patterns depending on the content we are writing about, and also depending on how we would like to present our information.
Methods that are used to sway a person’s heart/mind (to move their emotions/thoughts)
Persuasive Techniques
Taps into people’s desire to belong to a group.
Bandwagon
Relies on words with strongly positive or negative associations (connections). EXAMPLE: Words with positive associations, Words with negative associations.
Loaded Language
Relies on the backing of a celebrity, an expert, or a satisfied customer. They give their testimony about how well the item works.
Testimonial
Uses strong feelings rather than facts and evidence, to persuade. EXAMPLE: Appeal to Fear, Appeal to Vanity
Emotional Appeals
Makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger.
Appeal to fear
Used to “Sell” a product or an idea by linking (connecting) it with something or someone positive or influential. EXAMPLE: Bandwagon, Testimonials
Appeals by association (connection)
True/False; Explain.
Testimonials always include a celebrity or famous sports figure.
No. Testimonials often include celebrities or famous sports figures, but they do not always. Sometimes they include “satisfied customers” and/or other people that look trustworthy (an old lady, a kid, a mom, a teacher, etc.)
Uses flattery (compliments) to win people over. (Flattery/compliments/”buttering you up”).
Appeal to Vanity
2 points (must get ALL of them to earn any points)
What are two types of Emotional Appeals? (in any order)
- Appeal to Fear
2. Appeal to Vanity
2 points (must get ALL of them to earn any points)
What are two types of Appeals by Association? (in any order)
- Bandwagon
2. Testimonials
2 points (must get ALL of them to earn any points)
What are two types of Loaded Language? (in any order)
- Words with a positive association
2. Words with a negative association
Brings to mind something exciting, comforting, or desirable. Makes you think of/feel positive things when you hear it.
Words with Positive Associations
Brings to mind unpleasant images, experiences, or feelings. Makes you think of/feel negative things when you hear it.
Words with Negative Associations
Statements that are unclear. (Not detailed. For example, you might vaguely remember something—meaning that you sort of remember it but not in detail. Or maybe your mom asks you if you ate a lot of cookies before dinner and you answer vaguely to keep out of trouble—meaning that you answer her but not in detail. “I had some cookies.” Instead of “I had seven cookies.”)
Vague Language (vague means not detailed)
Examples that do not directly relate to (go with) the claim. Ex. Claim: Exercise is important for staying healthy. Support: Dogs like to chase their tails. NOTICE HOW THE SUPPORT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CLAIM.
Irrelevant Examples
Irrelevant means unrelated (un = not; relate = go with. un+relate= Does not go with).
A claim that is based on information that is incorrect, biased, or does not make sense.
Faulty Reasoning
Fault means error/mistake (So you would find an error in their support).
A writer’s position on a problem or an issue.
Claim
Reasons and evidence that help to prove a claim.
Support
The author’s attitude towards a certain issue.
Viewpoint
How do they view the issue?
When trying to persuade, there are always two sides to every topic: __________ and ____________.
For and Against
Methods that are used to sway your heart/mind.
Persuasive Techniques
