ArgumentA series of logicalstatements (x3)to support thewriter's orspeaker's maincontention. ColloquialLanguageSlang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  RebuttalA part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counteror refute anotherstatement.AlliterationThis is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterAppeal tohip-pocketnerveAppeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossRepetitionRepeatinga word orphraseIssueAn importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAppealto familyvaluesAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingStatisticsEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesImpactthe result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)ModalityWords that helpthe speakertake a positionon the topic,certain vsuncertainAudiencethe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing toBiasIt shows howthe writer’sattitude orvalues affecttheir opinionReasonandlogicDrawingconclusionsfrom evidenceand known factsto support aclear argumentContextThebackgroundinformationAppealIt is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.InclusivelanguageUsinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.EmotivelanguageWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingContentionThe writer'spoint ofview on theissue.AnecdoteA shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.FactSomethingthat is knownand provento be true.RegisterThecomplexityor style oflanguageRhetoricalquestionsA questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.ToneThe mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). ExpertopinionThe views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableArgumentA series of logicalstatements (x3)to support thewriter's orspeaker's maincontention. ColloquialLanguageSlang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  RebuttalA part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counteror refute anotherstatement.AlliterationThis is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterAppeal tohip-pocketnerveAppeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossRepetitionRepeatinga word orphraseIssueAn importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAppealto familyvaluesAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingStatisticsEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesImpactthe result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)ModalityWords that helpthe speakertake a positionon the topic,certain vsuncertainAudiencethe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing toBiasIt shows howthe writer’sattitude orvalues affecttheir opinionReasonandlogicDrawingconclusionsfrom evidenceand known factsto support aclear argumentContextThebackgroundinformationAppealIt is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.InclusivelanguageUsinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.EmotivelanguageWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingContentionThe writer'spoint ofview on theissue.AnecdoteA shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.FactSomethingthat is knownand provento be true.RegisterThecomplexityor style oflanguageRhetoricalquestionsA questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.ToneThe mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). ExpertopinionThe views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeable

Analysing Arguments Metalanguage Check - Call List

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  1. A series of logical statements (x3) to support the writer's or speaker's main contention. 
    Argument
  2. Slang, informal and sarcastic language used in everyday conversations. 
    Colloquial Language
  3. A part of the speech or statement that tries to counter or refute another statement.
    Rebuttal
  4. This is when more than one word in a row starts with the same letter
    Alliteration
  5. Appeal to people’s desire to avoid financial loss
    Appeal to hip-pocket nerve
  6. Repeating a word or phrase
    Repetition
  7. An important topic that people are discussing or arguing about
    Issue
  8. Appeals to people’s desire to protect their families and promote their family’s wellbeing
    Appeal to family values
  9. Evidence in the form of numbers and percentages
    Statistics
  10. the result of a persuasive appeal/argument on the audience (how the audience feel or think)
    Impact
  11. Words that help the speaker take a position on the topic, certain vs uncertain
    Modality
  12. the specific group of people  the author is appealing to
    Audience
  13. It shows how the writer’s attitude or values affect their opinion
    Bias
  14. Drawing conclusions from evidence and known facts to support a clear argument
    Reason and logic
  15. The background information
    Context
  16. It is a persuasive strategy by making an emotional and deep request from the audience.
    Appeal
  17. Using language to make everybody feel included.
    Inclusive language
  18. Words that make readers feel something
    Emotive language
  19. The writer's point of view on the issue.
    Contention
  20. A short interesting and relevant story, about an incident or a person.
    Anecdote
  21. Something that is known and proven to be true.
    Fact
  22. The complexity or style of language
    Register
  23. A question that you ask, without expecting an answer.
    Rhetorical questions
  24. The mood or feeling of a persuasive piece of writing (or image).
    Tone
  25. The views of someone who is very knowledgeable
    Expert opinion