A shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.A shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.the specificgroupof people the authoris appealing tothe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing toWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingSomethingthat is knownand provento be true.Somethingthat is knownand provento be true.Appeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingWords that helpthe speaker takea position on thetopic, certain vsuncertainWords that helpthe speaker takea position on thetopic, certain vsuncertainA series of logicalstatements (x3) tosupport the writer'sor speaker's maincontention. A series of logicalstatements (x3) tosupport the writer'sor speaker's maincontention. Appeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossAppeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossThe writer'spoint of viewon the issue.The writer'spoint of viewon the issue.This is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterThis is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterIt is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.It is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.An attemptto belittle orembarrassor just insultan opponent.An attemptto belittle orembarrassor just insultan opponent. The views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableThe views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesRepeatinga word orphraseRepeatinga word orphraseUsinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.Usinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.Drawingconclusions fromevidence andknown facts tosupport a clearargumentDrawingconclusions fromevidence andknown facts tosupport a clearargumentSlang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  Slang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  A part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counter orrefute anotherstatement.A part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counter orrefute anotherstatement.Overstates atrue situation tomake it seemworse thanwhat it really is.Overstates atrue situation tomake it seemworse thanwhat it really is.The mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). The mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). An importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAn importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAppeal tofairness andjustice, includingpeople’s rightsand freedomAppeal tofairness andjustice, includingpeople’s rightsand freedomthe result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)the result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)A questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.A questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.A shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.A shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.the specificgroupof people the authoris appealing tothe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing toWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingSomethingthat is knownand provento be true.Somethingthat is knownand provento be true.Appeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingWords that helpthe speaker takea position on thetopic, certain vsuncertainWords that helpthe speaker takea position on thetopic, certain vsuncertainA series of logicalstatements (x3) tosupport the writer'sor speaker's maincontention. A series of logicalstatements (x3) tosupport the writer'sor speaker's maincontention. Appeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossAppeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossThe writer'spoint of viewon the issue.The writer'spoint of viewon the issue.This is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterThis is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterIt is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.It is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.An attemptto belittle orembarrassor just insultan opponent.An attemptto belittle orembarrassor just insultan opponent. The views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableThe views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesRepeatinga word orphraseRepeatinga word orphraseUsinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.Usinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.Drawingconclusions fromevidence andknown facts tosupport a clearargumentDrawingconclusions fromevidence andknown facts tosupport a clearargumentSlang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  Slang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  A part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counter orrefute anotherstatement.A part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counter orrefute anotherstatement.Overstates atrue situation tomake it seemworse thanwhat it really is.Overstates atrue situation tomake it seemworse thanwhat it really is.The mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). The mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). An importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAn importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAppeal tofairness andjustice, includingpeople’s rightsand freedomAppeal tofairness andjustice, includingpeople’s rightsand freedomthe result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)the result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)A questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.A questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.

Presenting Persuasive Arguments - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. A short interesting and relevant story, about an incident or a person.
    A short interesting and relevant story, about an incident or a person.
  2. the specific group of people  the author is appealing to
    the specific group of people  the author is appealing to
  3. Words that make readers feel something
    Words that make readers feel something
  4. Something that is known and proven to be true.
    Something that is known and proven to be true.
  5. Appeals to people’s desire to protect their families and promote their family’s wellbeing
    Appeals to people’s desire to protect their families and promote their family’s wellbeing
  6. Words that help the speaker take a position on the topic, certain vs uncertain
    Words that help the speaker take a position on the topic, certain vs uncertain
  7. A series of logical statements (x3) to support the writer's or speaker's main contention. 
    A series of logical statements (x3) to support the writer's or speaker's main contention. 
  8. Appeal to people’s desire to avoid financial loss
    Appeal to people’s desire to avoid financial loss
  9. The writer's point of view on the issue.
    The writer's point of view on the issue.
  10. This is when more than one word in a row starts with the same letter
    This is when more than one word in a row starts with the same letter
  11. It is a persuasive strategy by making an emotional and deep request from the audience.
    It is a persuasive strategy by making an emotional and deep request from the audience.
  12. An attempt to belittle or embarrass or just insult an opponent.
    An attempt to belittle or embarrass or just insult an opponent.
  13. The views of someone who is very knowledgeable
    The views of someone who is very knowledgeable
  14. Evidence in the form of numbers and percentages
    Evidence in the form of numbers and percentages
  15. Repeating a word or phrase
    Repeating a word or phrase
  16. Using language to make everybody feel included.
    Using language to make everybody feel included.
  17. Drawing conclusions from evidence and known facts to support a clear argument
    Drawing conclusions from evidence and known facts to support a clear argument
  18. Slang, informal and sarcastic language used in everyday conversations. 
    Slang, informal and sarcastic language used in everyday conversations. 
  19. A part of the speech or statement that tries to counter or refute another statement.
    A part of the speech or statement that tries to counter or refute another statement.
  20. Overstates a true situation to make it seem worse than what it really is.
    Overstates a true situation to make it seem worse than what it really is.
  21. The mood or feeling of a persuasive piece of writing (or image).
    The mood or feeling of a persuasive piece of writing (or image).
  22. An important topic that people are discussing or arguing about
    An important topic that people are discussing or arguing about
  23. Appeal to fairness and justice, including people’s rights and freedom
    Appeal to fairness and justice, including people’s rights and freedom
  24. the result of a persuasive appeal/argument on the audience (how the audience feel or think)
    the result of a persuasive appeal/argument on the audience (how the audience feel or think)
  25. A question that you ask, without expecting an answer.
    A question that you ask, without expecting an answer.