The Power of Persuasion
Answer the following questions. What is an argument? (hint: not the fighting kind) What is a claim? What is a counterargument? What does it mean to support your claim in a persuasive speech?
“Does what we say matter more than how we are saying it? What is this question really asking me? Your response?
The argument is a claim that is supported by evidence and facts. The kind of argument we will be discussing over the next few weeks is NOT the “arguing” kind. Your claim is the writer’s position on a problem or an issue. The claim is often based on a premise. Your counterargument is when you think of a possible objection that someone else might have about your claim. It is when you have thought of and answered the opposing viewpoint Your support is the reasons and evidence that back up the claim. Evidence can include facts, examples, and quotations from magazines, the Internet, or a book from the library.
Bandwagon appeal- tries to convince you of their opinion by making you want to “belong” to the same group and not be left out Ex. Verizon Ad Verizon Ad Ethical appeal- tries to gain moral support for a claim by linking their opinion to something that you will value (your life, your kids, your parents, your money, your house, etc.) Ex. I Was A Smoker I Was A Smoker
Appeal to fear- tries to convince you of their opinion by making you feel like if you don’t agree then your safety or health will be at risk Brinks Brinks Appeal to pity- tries to convince you of their opinion by making you feel bad if you don’t Ex. SPCA SPCA Loaded Terms: When the writer uses strong words to make their point (dark, dangerous, excessive, devastated, fulfilled, etc.) Ex. MayhemMayhem
Take 1 minute to discuss the following question with your elbow partner. Should all teachers be armed with guns in school?
Should all teachers be armed with guns in school? VIDEO: Develop your argument, including: - 1. Claim - 2. Reasoning Then, - 3. List which persuasive technique you would use to present this argument to the class.