Persuasive Text Vocab

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What is a persuasive text?

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A type of writing that aims to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

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What does 'claim' mean in a persuasive text?

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The author's opinion about an argument.

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What is evidence in a persuasive text?

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Facts or information that support the author's claim.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's claim.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the author's claim.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a persuasive text.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer.