Argumentative Text, Persuasion, Fact & Opinion

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty. It reflects individual feelings or thoughts.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence or reality.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes or disagrees with another argument, acknowledging that there are different perspectives.

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What is ethos in persuasive writing?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, used to persuade an audience by establishing trust.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is pathos in persuasive writing?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, used to persuade an audience by evoking feelings.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is logos in persuasive writing?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, used to persuade an audience through facts, statistics, and logical arguments.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How can you identify a fact in a statement?

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A fact can be identified by checking if it can be verified or supported by evidence.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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How can you identify an opinion in a statement?

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An opinion can be identified by looking for subjective language that reflects personal beliefs or feelings.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the role of evidence in an argumentative text?

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Evidence supports claims made in an argumentative text, helping to validate the argument and persuade the audience.