Persuasive Writing- Key Vocabulary

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  1. 3. Debate is a process that involves formal discussion on a particular topic. In a debate, opposing arguments are put forward to argue for opposing viewpoints
  2. 5. To pronounce words or parts of words clearly, especially when speaking to an audience.
  3. 6. An opinion is a view or judgement formed about something. It is not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
  4. 7. An important topic or problem for debate or discussion
  5. 8. A contention is the main idea/opinion that a person is expressing during a discussion or argument about a particular issue.
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  1. 1. Editorial content is anything published in print or on the Internet that is designed to inform, educate or entertain and is not created to attempt to sell something. It is written by the editor and often presents the opinion of the publication.
  2. 2. Techniques Persuasive techniques are the methods or persuasive strategies used by writers to persuade the audience to agree with certain ideas or thoughts.
  3. 4. A regularly updated website or web page, typically run
  4. 6. A formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion, as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises such as debates.
  5. 9. The person who is in charge of, and determines, the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book.