Argumentative vs Persuasive Vs Propaganda So many terms

Argumentative vs. Persuasive Vs. Propaganda So many terms…. what do they all mean? Based on a powerpoint obtained from Stacy Kupchella, South Warren Middle School

In your Writer’s Notebook, answer the following questions � 1. What do you think of when you hear the word argument? � 2. Give an example of an argument that you have seen, read, or heard in recent days? � 3. Have you ever used an argument? When did you use it and as it effective?

Watch an example…… �http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=k. FUg 6 h. Mw 9 Lc �This is what people think of when they think of argument!!!

Is it Persuasion or Argument? Tell how you can be sure? �http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=2 RUYkz. Jio 24 �No Kid Hungry PSA

Argument �How do you know? �The author uses facts to convince the audience �The author gives a counterargument �The author leads you down a logical path to convince you

Is it Persuasion or Argument? Tell how you can be sure? �http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=3 ZJ 5 K 0 zo 7 dc

Persuasion �How do you know? �The author uses a blend of facts AND opinions to convince the audience �He incorporates a variety of persuasion techniques such as a plain folks and emotional appeal to call you to believe

What’s the Difference? Argument Persuasion � Focus on proving or �Focuses on disproving a point for a reader � Uses logical reasoning and factual evidence to prove a point; based on research; considers others perspectives on the issues � Explains and evaluates the consequences of accepting the argument influencing other’s beliefs and actions �Uses a blend of facts and opinions to make others do or believe something; might consider other’s perspectives on the issues �Explains the consequences of

Propoganda �Focuses on making you accept a writer’s beliefs without thinking �Uses assumptions and biases to manipulate your emotions; uses little or no evidence; only considers its own message �Ignores ALL consequences of accepting the belief

Why you should know the difference �Most college writing is ARGUMENT writing– you need to support details LOGICALLY with EVIDENCE �If you do not analyze the writer’s purpose, you may get suckered into believing something that isn’t logical �If you do not recognize the manipulation of propaganda, you will fall prey to advertisements and political ads—then you will make poor purchase OR cast a

Examples �Argument– “No Kid Hungry” PSA �Persuasion– 2012 Obama campaign ad �Propaganda– Nazi WWII poster