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The difference between opinion, Persuasive and Argumentative writing

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Define opinion?

It's a person's belief, thoughts, feelings about a topic.

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Persuasive writing relies on this to convince the reader? Emotions or facts

Emotions

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What are questions which are asked for effect and to make the reader think called?

Rhetorical Questions

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Why does the scale have only one side in this image to describe opinion?

Opinion only deals with one sided views

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"I think climate change is real. I can see the effects of pollution all around me in terms of the weather." IS this an opinion, persuasive or argumentative statement.

Opinion

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"Say “climate change” and see how most people react. Many people quietly glaze over and switch off. So here’s the first point: Don’t switch off. Climate change isn’t just words. " Is this Opinion, Persuasive or argumentative statement?

Persuasive

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What is this an example of Opinion, Persuasive or argument?

Argument

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Argumentative Writing must be backed by Emotions. True or False

False

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Argumentative writing must be backed by evidence. True or false?

True

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While writing a balanced argument, where will you state your side and opinion?

In the conclusion

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What is a counterclaim?

The opposing side

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How can you get facts and statistics to support your claim?

Through research

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What is a synonym for Persuade?

Convince

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What is the antonym for claim?

Counterclaim

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Why is the scale almost balanced in Argumentative writing? Because we look at both sides or 1 side only

We look at both sides.

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" Many people argue that animal testing is cruel. In some cases, it is true. However, it would be much more cruel to test on humans. " Is this a claim or counterclaim?

counterclaim

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