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Persuasive Writing Techniques #english #persuasion #persuasivetechniques
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1
'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
Emotive language
a Simile
an Expert Opinion
a Generalisation
2
Which of the following does
NOT
help with persuasive writing?
Taking a neutral stance.
Statistical evidence to support your argument.
Use of persuasive techniques.
A clear point of view.
3
What is a
contention
?
The audience's first impression of a piece
The author's main argument
The audience's response to an argument
An appeal to justice
4
The quote below is an example of which persuasive technique?
Cliché
Inclusive language
Alliteration
Repetition
5
'Global warming is real! Because of carbon emissions, there is a hole in the Ozone layer!'
Alliteration
Appeal to sympathy
Metaphor
Cause and effect
6
'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
Facts and Statistics
Metaphor
a Rhetorical Question
Alliteration
7
"We could be attacked by terrorists any day now." This is an appeal to what?
Appeal to Fear
Appeal for help
Appeal to Money/Finances
Appeal to Family Values
8
What is
hyperbole
?
Exaggeration
Repeating the same word/phrase
Informal language
Emotive language
9
What is the effect of an
appeal to patriotism
?
Makes the audience feel like they're losing money
Makes the audience question their own beliefs
Inspires a feeling of pride in your country
Makes the audience laugh
10
What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
To tell people a story.
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
To argue and disagree and get angry.
11
An example of an
Expert Opinion
is...
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
Doctors encouraging people to get routine check-ups.
Ms Singh promotes space exploration.
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
12
Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
It can make the writing more engaging
It makes the reader feel scared
It makes the writing boring to read
It makes the author's argument seem more believable
13
'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Alliteration
Appeal to fear
Use of Evidence
Use of Repetition
14
The author is making an
appeal to justice
when...
They make the reader feel included by saying 'we' and 'us'.
They compare one thing with another.
They make the reader feel that something is unfair.
They use facts and statistics.
