Persuasive Literary Vocabulary

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These are descriptive words used to add emphasis and to create an emotional response.

• Evidence

• Adjectives

• Loaded Words

• Exaggeration

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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This is the facts or information that are used to indicate whether a view is true or valid and is used to give weight to an argument.

• Anecdotes

• Assertion

• Rule of Three

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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This is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in order to emphasize certain words and make them more memorable.

• Rule of Three

• Figurative Language

• Alliteration

• Adjectives

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

This is used to create imagery and express things non-literally; it can help to make an idea more emotive, vivid & convincing.

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• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Figurative language

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

These are short personal stories used to connect with the audience and add evidence or credibility to an argument.

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• Narrative

• Exaggeration

• Anecdotes

• Loaded Words

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

The representation of something as greater than is the case, used to grab the attention of the audience & emphasize certain points.

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• Alliteration

• Evidence

• Hook

• Exaggeration

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The inference that a claim is true for most people and is used to speak to prevailing beliefs or prejudices of an audience.

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• Generalization

• Faulty Reasoning

• Assertion

• Attacks

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This is when an idea is presented as fact without full explanation or evidence; it is used to assert authority & make claims sound factual.

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• Assertion

• Claim

• Attacks

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This is when groups of 3 adjectives or phrases are used to make ideas memorable.

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• Adjectives

• Rule of Three

• Jargon

• Figurative Language

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

This is when a speaker/ writer addresses an opposing view or speaker and criticizes their argument or character.

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• Jargon

• Attacks

• Harsh Critique

• Bias

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D