Elements of Persuasive Writing

What does persuasion mean?

• the action of persuading someone to do or believe something

• the action of pushing someone physically

• the action of loving someone deeply

• the action of fighting

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

A strong argument always presents a claim, provides support, and anticipates the opposing viewpoint and addresses it with a counterargument.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

A _____ is the writer's position on a problem or issue.

• Argument

• Support

• Evidence

• Claim

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

______ is the reason and evidence that back up a claim.

• Viewpoint

• Opposite

• Support

• Counterargument

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

A ______ is an argument that addresses the opposite viewpoint with more evidence.

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Position

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

A direct claim sounds like a suggestion.

• True

• False

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CCSS.SL.6.3

"Vitamins are good for you." is an example of a...

• direct claim

• indirect claim

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

An indirect claim is simply stated.

• True

• False

"Take your vitamins -- feel the difference." is an example of a(n)...

• indirect claim

• direct claim

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.8

Persuasive techniques are commonly used in arguments.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B