Vocabulary for persuasive writing Vocabulary for persuasive writing

Claim

A statement or assertion that is opened to challenge and requires support

Position

the stands or viewpoint one takes on an issue

Counter argument

An argument that opposes or contradicts another argument

Reasoning

The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from fax or premises

thesis

Statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved

Rebuttal

A response that are used against the counter argument

Rhetoric

The art or of effective, or persuasive, speaking or writing

fallacy

A mistake and belief, especially one based on unsound arguments

bias

A tendency of ever one side over another often leading to unfair judgments

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, taste or opinions

Objective

Not influence by personal feelings or opinions, considering only facts

Pathos

Quality that in folks, pity or sense, and appeal to emotion

logos

and appeal to logic and reason

ethos

The terroristic, spirit of culture, etc., or community as manifested, and it’s beliefs and appeal to credibility/reputation