Lesson 6 Persuasive Text "Getting The Idea"

What is the purpose of persuasive text?

• To inform readers about facts

• To persuade or convince readers to accept a certain view or take a specific action

• To entertain readers with a story

• To describe a scene or character in detail

What does 'perspective' refer to in academic writing?

• A general overview of a topic

• The author's unique set of ideas and opinions about a topic or issue

• The background information on a subject

• A summary of the main points

What is an 'introduction' in academic writing supposed to state?

• The conclusion of the argument

• The evidence supporting the argument

• The claim, or main point the writer is trying to make

• The historical context of the topic

What are 'reasons' in academic writing?

• The structure of the text

• Statements that tell readers why they should believe the claim

• The list of sources used in writing

• The counterarguments to the main claim

What does 'evidence' include in academic writing?

• Personal opinions and beliefs

• The facts, examples, or other data used to back up the reasons

• A detailed description of the methodology

• The implications of the argument

What type of reasoning begins with a general idea and then applies it to specific facts?

• Inductive

• Abductive

• Deductive

• Analogical

Which type of reasoning starts with a specific observation and draws a general conclusion?

• Deductive

• Abductive

• Inductive

• Analogical

What is an example of inductive reasoning?

• A desert has very little water. A cactus can survive in the desert. Therefore, a cactus can survive with very little water.

• My dog likes me to take him for a thirty-minute walk every day. Therefore, dogs need daily exercise.

• At my school, soccer games always draw the biggest crowds. Therefore, soccer is becoming more popular.

• All of the above

Abductive reasoning begins with what?

• A general idea and then specific facts

• A specific observation and a general conclusion

• A specific pattern or trend and a general statement based on the pattern

• A specific example and a related general principle

What is logos an appeal to?

• Emotion

• Credibility

• Logic or reason

• Authority