Methods of proof & persuasive techniques Grade10

Literary references

Include relevant quotes (either fictional/non fictional )

Can illustrate and reinforce your statement

Appeals to figures of authority

Includes opinions and verdicts of experts and professionals

This method suggests that your opinion is shared by respectful figures which makes the reader take serious consideration

Attempt to draw in reader

Using rhetorical questions to grab the reader's attention

Verifiable facts

Include facts and statistics from sources readers can check

This method adds credibility to your argument

Illustrations that use contrast

Compare (statesimilarities) and contrast ( point out differences)

StatementS of author opinion

Opinion on A topic and pass as a statement that sounds like it should be believed/considered by readers

(too much might sound biased)

Historical references

Include relevant historical events with dates and locations

This method make your statement seem realistic and objective

At least ten years

L A A V I S H

Acronym of the most credible methods of proof

Literary reference

Appeals to figures of authority

Attempt to draw in reader

Verifiable facts

Illustrations that use Contrast

Statements of authors opinion

Historical reference

DARTS

Acronym for persuasive techniques

Diction

Arrangement of arguments

rhetorical device and questions

Tone

Sensory imagery

Diction

Selecting a word which would "strike the right note”

Depends on: purpose and audience

Arrangement of arguments

The order in which arguments are presented

Depends on: issue and audience

Rhetorical devices and questions

Can get the reader more committed to the issue and keep them involved

Can present arguments more appealing and convincing

Tone

It's risky since audience might not get it

Sensory imagery

Can make argument more effective ‘

Detonation

The literal meaning of a word

Connotation

Attitudes/ feelings/emotions aroused by a word

Attaching a word based on out experiences/beliefs

Balance

Expresses two/more equal/parallel ideas

Ex. The baby screamed and the dog barked.

Antithesis

A relationship between two ideas by joining them together

Ex. The cost of living rose; the stock prices fell.

Parallelism

Repeats specific words/ phrases/clauses in a series, giving emphasis to words and making them me memorable

Ex. When they won the lottery, the father jumped with delight, the mother fainted with shock, and the children danced with excitement.

Climax

Presents several facts in order from least to most important

Anti-climax

The sentence suddenly goes from serious to unexpected/ridiculous/

Repetition

Repeated words and phrases for emphasis/clarity/rythym/emotional effect

Ex. It was a hope for the world, but that hope quickly ended.

Ethos

Using ethics/ morals

Pathos

Using emotion

Logos

Using logic

Simile

Comparing two things with as / like (brave as a lion)

Metapor

Compares two things not similar (a type of analogy)

Imagery

Vivid description to help readers imagine the writing

Repetition/ anaphora

the repetition of words or phrases in a group of sentences, clauses, or poetic lines.

Idiom

Phrases that are not literal (it's raining cats and dogs)

Analogy

Comparison of two things

Alliteration

Same letter / sound occurring ( tasty tacos)

Narrative essay

Story about someone’s experience(s)

Descriptive essay

Creates vivid images of people/events/causes

Cause and effect essay

Explains the reason for something

Literary essay

Explains the meaning and construction of a literary work

Expository essay

Requires readers to investigate/research the topic

Compares & contrast essay

Compare - discusses differences and similarities

Contrast - discusses differences

Argumentive & persuasive

Argumentive - uses logic

Persuasive - uses emotions

BAPARC

Balance

Antithesis

Parallism

Anti-climix

Repetition / anaphora

Climax