Argumentative Text-Persuasion

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What is the viewpoint or central idea of a piece of persuasive writing called?

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Claim

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What is the author's purpose in writing?

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The reason for writing.

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True or False: Evidence is facts that support your claim.

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True

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What does persuasive writing rely on to persuade the reader?

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Emotion.

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What is argumentative text?

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A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument.

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What is evidence in persuasive writing?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support the 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 piece of writing.

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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 role does emotion play in persuasive writing?

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It helps to connect with the reader and influence their feelings.