Argumentative and Persuasive Writing

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Goal of argumentative writing?

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To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration.

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Starting point of persuasive writing?

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Identify a topic and your side.

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Difference in audience: Argumentative vs. Persuasive writing

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Argumentative writing doesn't need an audience to convince.

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Attitude of persuasive writing?

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To go after readers more aggressively to persuade them.

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Essential element in argumentative writing:

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Presenting both sides of an argument fairly

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True of both persuasive & argument writing:

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both present a viewpoint

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Type of writing that relies on opinion:

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persuasive

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Type of writing that doesn't aim to convince others of being 'right'.

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argument

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Type of writing that includes credible and logical facts.

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argument

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What is a "viewpoint"?

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a person's stance or perspective on a topic