Types of Argumentative Writing and Essay Structure

Name-calling = Rejecting and condemning a person or idea without examining the label Transfer = Symbol carrying respect, authority, and prestige to make it more acceptable Testimonial = Famous or authoritative person recommending a product or service Plain folks = Using common people to sell or promote a product

Glittering Generalities = Using words to evoke positive emotional response Card stacking = Showing only the product's best features and omitting potential problems Bandwagon = Persuading by showing that everyone else is doing the same thing Transfer = Symbol carrying respect, authority, and prestige to make it more acceptable

Introduction = Features the background of the work and gives a picture of the subject being critiqued Thesis statement = Controlling idea of the entire paper, located towards the end of the introduction Critique paper = Academic paper that assesses and evaluates a work Plain folks = Using common people to sell or promote a product

<p>Argumentative Essay = Writing that aims to make the readers agree with the writer's opinion Persuasive Writing = Writing that convinces the readers to favor the stand of the writer Informative Writing = Writing which presents information composed of 100% facts Propaganda Technique = Spreading of information with the purpose of influencing feelings or actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introduction = Includes background information and a thesis statement Body = Contains evidences, supporting details, and counterclaim Conclusion = Involves restatement, summed up ideas, quotation, and call for action Passive Voice = Writers find using indirect expressions to highlight the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modals = Express suggestions and obligation Adverbs = Contribute to the attainment of the author's purpose for writing Evaluative Language = Reflects the writer's attitude towards a certain idea Transitional Device = Maintains the smooth flow of ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Name-calling = Trash-talking another product or person Testimonial = Endorsement from a celebrity or authority figure Glittering Generalities = Using emotionally appealing words to create positive associations Plain Folks = Appealing to everyday people by using ordinary language and mannerisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Essay = Editorial = Speech = Letter to the Editor =</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formal Tone = Informal Tone = Neutral Tone = Emotional Tone =</p> Signup and view all the answers