Persuasive Writing

3. Persuasion by establishing the writer’s credibility or character.
4. Persuasion through emotional appeal.
6. The extent to which an argument is logical and supported by evidence.
8. The choice of words used by a writer to create a specific effect.
10. A broad statement that applies to many situations or people, often oversimplified.
12. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
17. Using someone else’s work or ideas without giving credit.
19. The group of people intended to read or hear the persuasive message.
22. The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, expressed through their writing.
24. An argument that opposes the writer's main claim.
25. A particular attitude or point of view on a topic.

1. Persuasion using logic, facts, and reason.
2. The quality of being trusted and believable.
5. A series of reasons or evidence presented to support a claim.
7. The reason why the author is writing (to inform, persuade, or entertain).
9. A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument.
11. Acknowledging a valid point in the opposing argument.
13. A method of persuading through logic, emotion, or credibility (logos, pathos, ethos).
14. A prejudice or favoring of one side that affects objectivity.
15. Facts, examples, or quotes used to support a claim.
16. To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.
18. A response that disproves or counters an opposing argument.
20. A position or assertion that an author tries to prove in their writing.
21. To disprove or argue against a claim.
23. A statement that expresses the main idea or claim in an essay or argument.