1. Argumentative writing vocabulary
As you complete your Pre-Assessment, take out your interactive notebook and copy down the notes on the following slide.
Your heading should be Argumentative Writing Vocabulary and the table of content entry should be entered with today’s date- 1/09/2017 and your corresponding page number. Please write legibly.

2. Argumentative Writing Vocabulary
Term
Definition
Argument
Speaking or writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports it with evidence & reasons.
Claim
A writer's position on an issue or problem
Counter-claim or Counter-argument
The position that opposes your side of a presented claim; the opposite argument.
Supporting Detail
Facts, statements and specific examples that help prove your claim.
Emotional Appeal
A message that creates strong feelings in order to make a point
Ethical Appeal
A writer links a claim to a widely accepted value in order to gain moral support for the claim.
Bandwagon Appeal
Taps into people's desire to belong.
Snob Appeal
Taps into people's need to feel superior to others.
Testimonial
Relies on the backing of a celebrity, an export, or a satisfied customer.
Transfer
Connects a product, a candidate, or a cause with a positive image or idea.
Appeal to Fear
Makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger.
Appeal to Pity.
Taps into people's compassion for others.
Loaded Language
Uses words with strongly positive or negative connotations to stir people's emotions.