Terms for Argument/Persuasion
__1. Anecdotal EvidenceA. Conflicts that use language.
__2. Argument in lifeB. Opinion that is a matter of personal experience and values.
__3. Argument in writingC. To convince a person, group to agree with belief or position
__4. CommentaryD. Evidence based on personal observation and experience.
__5. Debatable ClaimE. Opinions that can be backed up with evidence.
__6. EvidenceF. Details, facts, and reasons that support a debatable claim.
__7. FactG. Information that is certain and can be proven.
__8. Factual EvidenceH. Sentences in argument to explain how evidence supports claim
__9. PersuasionI. Data, confirmed facts, and research performed by experts.
__10. Alternating OrganizationA. The first sentence of a paragraph states reason for claim
__11. Block OrganizationB. Words and phrases such as because, even though, since, if...
__12. Paragraph StructureC. Words, phrases to show relationships between sentences.
__13. Subordinating ConjunctionsD. Moves back and forth between evidence and commentary.
__14. Topic SentencesE. How writer organizes sentences in argument paragraph
__15. TransitionsF. Provides all the evidence then follows with the commentary.
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