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Persusive Vocabulary
Persuasive Vocabulary words
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English
6th Grade
01/19/2012

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Pathos
Definition
getting people to feel happy, sad or angry
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Plain Folks
Definition
Common everyday people share a certain opinion
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Research
Definition
Using reliable sources can help strengthen your argument to seem convincing.
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Snob Appeal
Definition
that a certain opinion is the best, and only the best people have that opinion.
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Bandwagon
Definition
a statement suggesting that everyone shares a certain opinion
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Testimonial
Definition
a statement made by a well-known person who supports an opinion
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Emotional Appeal
Definition
a person is made to have strong feelings about a topic
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Expert Opinion
Definition

experts agree with one side of the argument

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Big Names
Definition
important people or experts on a topic can make your argument more convincing
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Ethos
Definition
if people believe and trust in you, you are more likely to persuade them
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Kairos
Definition

try to convince your audience that the issue is so important, they must act now

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Claim
Definition
state your argument
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Logos
Definition
facts, numbers and information that can be very convincing
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Rhetorical Question
Definition
a question that does not need an answer, but makes you think
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