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Persuasive Language
Persuasive words and their definitions
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English
6th Grade
05/29/2013

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Statistic
Definition
Numeric data (Facts using numbers)
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Call to Action
Definition
Statement that tells the reader how they can respond (take action) to the writers ideas.
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Opinion
Definition
A person's judgement
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Evidence
Definition
Support for a reason. Facts and examples.
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Reason
Definition
Statement explaining why the writer holds a particular opinion
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Persuasive
Definition
A piece in which the writer tries to get a reader or listener to act with his opinion on an issue
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Fact
Definition
A statement that can be proven
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Problem
Definition
An unanswered question
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Solution
Definition
A suggested answer to a problem
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Connotation
Definition
Meanings of a word that go beyond their definition
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Opinion statement
Definition
statement that clearly says what the issue is and where the writer stands on it.
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Bandwagon Statement
Definition
statement suggesting that everyone else is doing something, so you should too.
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Testimonial
Definition
An example from one's own experience, used to persuade
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Propaganda
Definition
The use of techniques to make a message as persuasive as possible. (may distort the truth)
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Objection
Definition
a reason someone might disagree with an opinion
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