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ARGUMENTATIVE AND PERSUASIVE ESSAYS Flashcards

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a unified piece of writing composed of paragraphs which talks about one to two topics/subjects

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ESSAY

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an expression of opinions or personal point of view

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ESSAY

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an ESSAY must have these three:

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UNITY
COHESION
COHERENCE

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a characteristic of a good essay that talks about a single subject

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UNITY

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a characteristic of a good essay that has a smooth flow of ideas by using transitional devices

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COHESION

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a characteristic of a good essay that has sound logic behind which help the ideas make sense

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COHERENCE

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PARTS OF AN ESSAY

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introduction
body
conclusion

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what are the similarities and differences of ARGUMENTATIVE and PERSUASIVE essays?

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argumentative essays are logic-based, the other is emotion-based
argumentative essays present multiple views on the topic, the other only present the view or stand of the writer
both has the same purpose: to CONVINCE

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in this essay, you have a clear position or stand on your topic of choice

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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

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in this essay, you aim to convince the audience by presenting data, facts, reasons, logic, and evidence

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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

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this essay presents BOTH sides of an issue

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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

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6 TIPS ON WRITING A GOOD ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

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  • present a clear stand
  • have a sound reasoning
  • include counterarguments or opposing ideas
  • use reliable references
  • use powerful language
  • have a clear conclusion
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3 ELEMENTS OF ARGUMENTATION

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ARGUMENT/CLAIM
COUNTERARGUMENT/COUNTERCLAIM
REFUTATION

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an _______ states a ______ and supports it with reasons and evidence from sources

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argument; claim

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an element of argumentation that must be clear and explicitly mentioned

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ARGUMENT/CLAIM

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this element of argumentation is your stand on a certain topic

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ARGUMENT

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this element of argumentation are reasons or evidence on why you hold a particular argument

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CLAIM

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this element of argumentation is an argument (point / reason / view / evidence) that your opponent would make

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COUNTERARGUMENT/COUNTERCLAIM

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this element of argumentation tries to explain why you are wrong

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COUNTERARGUMENT/COUNTERCLAIM

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this element of argumentation will defend and make your claim stronger if you include these AND refute them one by one

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COUNTERARGUMENT/COUNTERCLAIM

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this element of argumentation is when you respond directly to your opponent’s argument or point to explain or show why and how they are wrong

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REFUTATION/REBUTTAL

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this element of argumentation is done by simply disproving an opposing argument

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REFUTATION/REBUTTAL

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6 FORMS OF PERSUASIVE ESSAYS

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  • EDITORIAL
  • OP-ED (OPPOSITE-EDITORIAL)
  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR
  • REVIEWS
  • ADVERTISEMENTS
  • PROPAGANDA
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this form of persuasive essays states the opinion of the editors and publishers of news organizations

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EDITORIAL

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this form of persuasive essays are usually found at the opposite page of the editorial page

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OP-ED (OPPOSITE-EDITORIAL)

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this form of persuasive essays is the opinion of an author not affiliated with the publication’s editorial board

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OP-ED (OPPOSITE-EDITORIAL)

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this form of persuasive essays are response letters from readers or the audience to express their opinions on previously published articles

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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this form of persuasive essays is used to evaluate items and activities such as books, movies, plays, and music from writer’s point of view, though can be influenced mostly by emotions rather than logic

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REVIEWS

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this form of persuasive essays are paid announcements that try to convince people to buy or do something, though are often biased and impartial

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ADVERTISEMENTS

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this form of persuasive essays uses emotional appeal and often biased, false, or misleading information to persuade people to think or act in a certain way

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PROPAGANDA

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