Persuasive Writing Review

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Reasons a writer writes: inform, persuade, entertain, explain, describe.

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purpose

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What is a fact?

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Truthful, evidence-based information.

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Statements that sound logical or factual, but are not.

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fallacies

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Definition of analysis:

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A careful study of something to learn about its parts, their functions, and relationships.

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What is evidence?

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Facts, documentation, or testimony that strengthen a claim or support an argument.

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Introduction of a persuasive essay should include:

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opinion

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A writer's or speaker's statement on a position or issue

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claim

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Definition of opinion?

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A belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something.

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Author's word choices

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diction

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Words or phrases that connect ideas.

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transitional words