Reporting Verbs

Persuasive or Argument Tutorial



Writing an effective argument paragraph or requires that you convince people who DO NOT agree with you.
Mastering that art requires understandind several important aspects of English grammar.

Take a look at the argument below and let me know which you consider more persuasive:

Adams' research suggested that children who played violent video games could become more violent.

Adams' research found that children who played violent video games became more violent.


In this case, the main difference used by ChatGPT is the use of reporting verbs and modals,
which are sometimes referred to as "helping verbs."

In addition, ChatGPT employs the Artistotle's concept of expertise (others), logic (logos), and emotion (pathos).

Below are links to the concepts:

1. Reporting Verbs

2. Modals

3. Ethos, logos, and pathos




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