When making an argument, a writer will make a statement that he/she believes to be true known as a ____________.

Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: Prison is one of the worst places on the planet.

________________ is a Greek word meaning ‘character’. In persuasive language, it is an appeal to authority and credibility (trustworthiness).

Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: The price of gas has grown to become too expensive.


Identify the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE for the following text: An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone

The “reasons for writing” something is known as ______________________________.

Which of the texts below would have the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE to INFORM?

When you ________________ someone, you are causing them to want to believe or do something..

What word means "to provide someone with amusement/enjoyment"?

Is the following statement a PRO or CON: SCHOOL UNIFORMS - They limit students’ self-expression. 

Identify the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE for the following text: A medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body.

Which persuasive technique is the following image

Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: “You don’t need to jump in front of a train to know it’s a bad idea; so why do you need to try drugs to know if they’re harmful?”