Persuasive Writing Flashcard

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Uses persuasive skills:

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an advertisement for a candy bar

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Persuasive writing is:

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Writing that tries to change a person's mind or opinion.

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Credible means?

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All of the above.

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Example of logos or logical appeal:

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"98% of patients who take Medicine A reported no side effects and tested negative for the disease."

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Example of Pathos: "You will never be satisfied in life if you don't seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years thinking about what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"

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"You will never be satisfied in life if you don't seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years thinking about what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"

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Example of Ethos or Ethical Appeal:

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"My advanced degree and awards speak for themselves."

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Animal shelter needs support; overflowing with lonely kittens meowing and whimpering.

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pathos

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Appeal used: I deserve the position due to 30 years of faithful work and being "Employee of the Month."

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ethos

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Appeal used in: 'According to CNN, 28% of teens could manage without a TV.'

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logos

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Rhetorical appeal related to the author's credibility.

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ethos