7th Battle Thursday: Persuasion

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What is a claim in a persuasive essay?

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A claim is what the author is trying to persuade the audience to believe.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is the attempt to persuade using emotion or feelings.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an opposing argument that argues the opposite of the claim.

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What is the bandwagon technique in persuasion?

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The bandwagon technique suggests that one should do something because everyone else is doing it.

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What is an expert opinion?

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An expert opinion is a statement made by someone who is knowledgeable in a specific field.

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is the appeal to credibility or character in persuasion.

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What is logos?

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Logos is the appeal to logic and reason in persuasion.

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What is a call to action?

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A call to action is a statement that urges the audience to take a specific action.

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What is evidence in a persuasive essay?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

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The purpose of a persuasive essay is to convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.