Argumentative vs. Persuasive Vs. Propaganda

So many terms.what do they all mean?Based on a powerpoint obtained from Stacy Kupchella, South Warren Middle SchoolArgumentative vs. Persuasive Vs. PropagandaIn your Writers Notebook, answer the following questions1. 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 examplehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFUg6hMw9Lc

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=2RUYkzJio24

No Kid Hungry PSAArgumentHow do you know?The author uses facts to convince the audienceThe author gives a counter-argumentThe author leads you down a logical path to convince youIs it Persuasion or Argument? Tell how you can be sure?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZJ5K0zo7dc

PersuasionHow do you know?The author uses a blend of facts AND opinions to convince the audienceHe incorporates a variety of persuasion techniques such as a plain folks and emotional appeal to call you to believe the way he doesWhats the Difference?ArgumentPersuasionFocus on proving or disproving a point for a readerUses logical reasoning and factual evidence to prove a point; based on research; considers others perspectives on the issuesExplains and evaluates the consequences of accepting the argumentFocuses on influencing others beliefs and actionsUses a blend of facts and opinions to make others do or believe something; might consider others perspectives on the issuesExplains the consequences of accepting the belief ONLY if positivePropogandaFocuses on making you accept a writers beliefs without thinkingUses assumptions and biases to manipulate your emotions; uses little or no evidence; only considers its own messageIgnores ALL consequences of accepting the beliefWhy you should know the differenceMost college writing is ARGUMENT writing you need to support details LOGICALLY with EVIDENCEIf you do not analyze the writers purpose, you may get suckered into believing something that isnt logicalIf you do not recognize the manipulation of propaganda, you will fall prey to advertisements and political adsthen you will make poor purchase OR cast a poor voteExamplesArgument No Kid Hungry PSAPersuasion 2012 Obama campaign adPropaganda Nazi WWII poster