Question

Match the definition to the word. 1. a proposal used as the basis of an argument proposition 2. the art of speaking and writing to persuade premise 3. an attempt to influence someone else's thoughts, or actions rhetoric 4. a suggestion that something be accepted, considered, chosen, or done persuasion

Answer 1

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Correct answers:

Proposition:  a suggestion that something be accepted, considered, chosen, or done (4) - something that is offered for consideration or acceptance.

Premise: a proposal used as the basis of an argument (1) - an argument or reasoning may be based on this statement or idea.

Rhetoric: the art of speaking and writing to persuade (2) - especially through the exploitation of figures of speech and other devices.

Persuasion: an attempt to influence someone else's thoughts, or actions (3) - the act of trying to convince someone of something.

Answer 2

1. 
Definition: A proposal used as the basis of an argument.
Word: Premise

2.
Definition: The art of speaking and writing to persuade.
Word: Rhetoric

3.
Definition: An attempt to influence someone else's thoughts, or actions.
Word: Persuasion

4.
Definition: A suggestion that something be accepted, considered, chosen, or done.
Word: Proposition