Persuasive/Opinion Text Terms #1

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Claim

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The position in argumentative/opinion text that a writer presents and defends; similar to controlling idea in expository text.

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Argument

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In argumentative/opinion text, the claim with reasons and evidence to support the claim.

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Voice

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The author's unique way of 'speaking' on the page.

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Target Audience

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The intended readers.

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Reasons and Evidence

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The information in the argument that supports the claim.

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Rhetoric

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The art of persuasive speaking or writing, often using figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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Counterargument

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An argument made to oppose another argument; a way to acknowledge and refute opposing views.

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Persuasive Techniques

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Methods used to convince an audience, such as emotional appeal, logical reasoning, and ethical appeal.

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Thesis Statement

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A statement that presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing, usually found in the introduction.

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Supporting Details

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Facts, examples, and other information that help to explain or support the main idea.