Persuasion Vocab

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A type of speaking or writing meant to influence.

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Persuasion

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A person's opinion that something is true, despite disagreement.

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Claim

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Techniques to enhance arguments & communicate effectively

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Persuasive Device

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Statements that convince the audience to believe the author's claim.

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Support

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Persuading the audience using logic & reasoning

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Logos

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The art of persuasion aimed at changing the audience's view or convincing action.

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Rhetoric

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An argument opposing another argument.

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Counterargument

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Persuading the audience by affecting their emotions.

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Pathos

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Speaking or writing that expresses a position, makes a claim, and supports it with reasons and evidence.

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Argument

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Persuading the audience using credibility & ethics

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Ethos