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Vocabulary
Persuasive Devices and definitions
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English
8th Grade
03/18/2014

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argument
Definition
a discussion involving different points of view
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audience
Definition
spectators or group of people receiving information
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bias
Definition
a preference or hostile feeling towards a person or thing
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caricature
Definition
a portrait that exaggerates the essence of a person
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central argument structure
Definition
introduction, narration, confirmation, refutation, and concession, summation
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common place assertion
Definition
a statement assumed to be true b/c it is so common
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conclusion
Definition
final part of an argument
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context clue
Definition
a word or phrase close by an unfamiliar word that hints at what a word might mean
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counter argument
Definition
an argument against an argument
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evidence
Definition
proof - the supporting details to prove a claim
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fact
Definition
something that actually exist and it can be proved
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false assumption
Definition
a belief that is not true
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impact
Definition
the influence/ the effect
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incorrect premise
Definition
a main point or claim that is not correct
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leading question
Definition
a question that suggests the desired answer
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loaded term
Definition
words to evoke a strong emotional response to influence the argument
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opinion
Definition
someone's belief, personal take on something
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premise
Definition
a statement or claim that is presented as true; The main point to an argument or claim
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point of view
Definition
the perspective of the person telling the information
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viewpoint
Definition
a person's point of view
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rhetorical and logical fallacy
Definition
an argument or claim to distract from the truth
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rhetorical question
Definition
a question that does not require a response
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