Drawingconclusions fromevidence andknown facts tosupport a clearargumentDrawingconclusions fromevidence andknown facts tosupport a clearargumentAn attemptto belittle orembarrassor just insultan opponent.An attemptto belittle orembarrassor just insultan opponent. An importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAn importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingRepeatinga word orphraseRepeatinga word orphrasethe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing tothe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing toWords that helpthe speaker takea position on thetopic, certain vsuncertainWords that helpthe speaker takea position on thetopic, certain vsuncertainA questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.A questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.the result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)the result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)A shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.A shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.This is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterThis is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterOverstates atrue situation tomake it seemworse thanwhat it really is.Overstates atrue situation tomake it seemworse thanwhat it really is.Somethingthat is knownand provento be true.Somethingthat is knownand provento be true.A series of logicalstatements (x3) tosupport the writer'sor speaker's maincontention. A series of logicalstatements (x3) tosupport the writer'sor speaker's maincontention. A part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counter orrefute anotherstatement.A part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counter orrefute anotherstatement.The writer'spoint of viewon the issue.The writer'spoint of viewon the issue.Slang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  Slang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  Words thatmakereaders feelsomethingWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingAppeal tofairness andjustice, includingpeople’s rightsand freedomAppeal tofairness andjustice, includingpeople’s rightsand freedomThe mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). The mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). Appeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossAppeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossUsinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.Usinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.Evidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesIt is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.It is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.The views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableThe views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableDrawingconclusions fromevidence andknown facts tosupport a clearargumentDrawingconclusions fromevidence andknown facts tosupport a clearargumentAn attemptto belittle orembarrassor just insultan opponent.An attemptto belittle orembarrassor just insultan opponent. An importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAn importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingRepeatinga word orphraseRepeatinga word orphrasethe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing tothe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing toWords that helpthe speaker takea position on thetopic, certain vsuncertainWords that helpthe speaker takea position on thetopic, certain vsuncertainA questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.A questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.the result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)the result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)A shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.A shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.This is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterThis is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterOverstates atrue situation tomake it seemworse thanwhat it really is.Overstates atrue situation tomake it seemworse thanwhat it really is.Somethingthat is knownand provento be true.Somethingthat is knownand provento be true.A series of logicalstatements (x3) tosupport the writer'sor speaker's maincontention. A series of logicalstatements (x3) tosupport the writer'sor speaker's maincontention. A part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counter orrefute anotherstatement.A part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counter orrefute anotherstatement.The writer'spoint of viewon the issue.The writer'spoint of viewon the issue.Slang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  Slang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  Words thatmakereaders feelsomethingWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingAppeal tofairness andjustice, includingpeople’s rightsand freedomAppeal tofairness andjustice, includingpeople’s rightsand freedomThe mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). The mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). Appeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossAppeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossUsinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.Usinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.Evidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesIt is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.It is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.The views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableThe views ofsomeone whois 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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. Drawing conclusions from evidence and known facts to support a clear argument
    Drawing conclusions from evidence and known facts to support a clear argument
  2. An attempt to belittle or embarrass or just insult an opponent.
    An attempt to belittle or embarrass or just insult an opponent.
  3. An important topic that people are discussing or arguing about
    An important topic that people are discussing or arguing about
  4. 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
  5. Repeating a word or phrase
    Repeating a word or phrase
  6. the specific group of people  the author is appealing to
    the specific group of people  the author is appealing to
  7. 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
  8. A question that you ask, without expecting an answer.
    A question that you ask, without expecting an answer.
  9. 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)
  10. A short interesting and relevant story, about an incident or a person.
    A short interesting and relevant story, about an incident or a person.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. Something that is known and proven to be true.
    Something that is known and proven to be true.
  14. 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. 
  15. 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.
  16. The writer's point of view on the issue.
    The writer's point of view on the issue.
  17. Slang, informal and sarcastic language used in everyday conversations. 
    Slang, informal and sarcastic language used in everyday conversations. 
  18. Words that make readers feel something
    Words that make readers feel something
  19. Appeal to fairness and justice, including people’s rights and freedom
    Appeal to fairness and justice, including people’s rights and freedom
  20. The mood or feeling of a persuasive piece of writing (or image).
    The mood or feeling of a persuasive piece of writing (or image).
  21. Appeal to people’s desire to avoid financial loss
    Appeal to people’s desire to avoid financial loss
  22. Using language to make everybody feel included.
    Using language to make everybody feel included.
  23. Evidence in the form of numbers and percentages
    Evidence in the form of numbers and percentages
  24. 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.
  25. The views of someone who is very knowledgeable
    The views of someone who is very knowledgeable