Direction: Outline the variety of informative, persuasive and argumentative writing techniques by completing the graphic organizer below. Choose the letter of your answer from the box.
Definition:
A. Expository or explanatory writing
B. Takes a stance on an issue
C. Presents logical arguments with emotional appeal
Purpose:
D. Inform or educate the audience about a certain topic
E. Persuade readers to understand and support their point of view about a topic by stating their reasoning and providing evidence to back it up.
F. Sway readers to a particular point of view
Techniques:
G. Provide definitions to any technical terms
H. State an argument and then refute it.
I. Pick a topic you are passionate about.
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| Informative | Persuasive | Argumentative |
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Definition | 1. | 2. | 3.
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Purpose | 4. | 5. | 6.
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Technique | 7. | 8. | 9.
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