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What is the primary purpose of persuasive text?
What is the primary purpose of persuasive text?
To convince, motivate, or move readers towards a certain point of view or opinion.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of persuasive text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of persuasive text?
- Emotion-based and combines facts with emotions
- Provides neutral and balanced arguments (correct)
- Presents one side: the author's viewpoint
- Ignores counterclaims
The ______ in persuasive text is often a statement that encourages the readers to adopt a viewpoint or take an action.
The ______ in persuasive text is often a statement that encourages the readers to adopt a viewpoint or take an action.
Call to Action
Which mode of persuasion refers to the credibility, authority, or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer?
Which mode of persuasion refers to the credibility, authority, or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer?
What does 'Logos' refer to in persuasive writing?
What does 'Logos' refer to in persuasive writing?
What is the primary function of 'Pathos' in persuasive writing?
What is the primary function of 'Pathos' in persuasive writing?
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Persuasion
Persuasion
A technique used to present ideas and influence an audience to take action.
Persuasive Text
Persuasive Text
Text that aims to convince or motivate readers towards a specific viewpoint or opinion.
Purpose of Persuasive Text
Purpose of Persuasive Text
To influence the opinion of the audience.
Emotive Language
Emotive Language
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Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement
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Modes of Persuasion
Modes of Persuasion
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Ethos
Ethos
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Logos
Logos
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Pathos
Pathos
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Introduction of Persuasive Text
Introduction of Persuasive Text
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Body of Persuasive Text
Body of Persuasive Text
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Conclusion of Persuasive Text
Conclusion of Persuasive Text
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Critique
Critique
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Structural Elements of a Critique
Structural Elements of a Critique
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Moralist Approach
Moralist Approach
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Marxist Approach
Marxist Approach
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Feminist Approach
Feminist Approach
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Historical Approach
Historical Approach
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Reader-Response Approach
Reader-Response Approach
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Expository Writing
Expository Writing
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Signal Words
Signal Words
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Cause and Effect Structure
Cause and Effect Structure
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Comparison Structure
Comparison Structure
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Problem and Solution Structure
Problem and Solution Structure
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Sequence Structure
Sequence Structure
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Language Features of Expository Text
Language Features of Expository Text
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Thesis Statement in Expository Text
Thesis Statement in Expository Text
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Conclusion in Expository Text
Conclusion in Expository Text
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Study Notes
PERSUASION
- A technique used to present ideas to influence an audience or convince them to take action
- Persuasive Text - Any text with the main purpose to convince, motivate, or move readers towards a certain point of view or opinion
Characteristics
- Purpose - Influence Opinion
- Language - Persuasive, emotive
- Characteristics - Emotion-based, combines facts with emotions, ignores counterclaims, presents one side: the author's viewpoint
Structural Elements:
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Introduction
- Hook - Attention-grabber sentence. Can be a rhetorical question
- Background information
- Thesis Statement - Stand and reasons
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Body
- Evidence and support - Facts, statistics, opinion, anecdotes, emotional appeal
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Conclusion
- Summary of the points presented
- Restatement of thesis statement
- Call to Action - A statement that encourages readers to adopt a viewpoint or take action
Modes of Persuasion
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Ethos (Credibility and Trust)
- Refers to the credibility, authority, or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer
- Relies on the reputation, expertise, and character of the communicator
- Aims to establish credibility and gain the audience’s trust
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Logos (Logic - Facts/Evidence)
- Pertains to the use of logic, reasoning, and evidence to support an argument or claim
- Relies on the presentation of facts, statistics, examples, analogies, and logical deductions to convince the audience of the validity and soundness of the argument
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Pathos (Emotion)
- Involves appealing to the emotions, values, and beliefs of the audience
- Aims to evoke empathy, sympathy, joy, fear, anger, or other emotional responses in the audience to persuade them to accept a particular viewpoint or take action
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Test your understanding of persuasion techniques and the structure of persuasive texts. This quiz covers the characteristics, modes, and elements that define effective persuasion. Enhance your ability to present ideas convincingly and influence an audience.
