Types of Evidence Used In Persuasive and Argumentative Writing – Flashcards
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Persuasive Writing
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Presents reasons and examples to influence action or thought
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Argument
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A statement, belief, or claim based on reason or evidence
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Claim
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An idea an author tries to prove or defend an argument
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Bias
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Prejudice in favor of something; something doesn't weigh both sides
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Evidence
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The support or proof that backs an argument
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Facts
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statements that can be proven true
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Statistics
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Facts in number form
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Anecdotes
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A short, amusing, and interesting story about a real thing
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Expert Opinion
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A person's opinion who has knowledge or experience in a field
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Direct Quotation
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The exact words of someone else woven into your writing using quotation marks
