The author is making an appeal to justice when...

They make the reader feel that something is unfair.

What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?

To convince your audience that your point of view is correct

An example of an Expert Opinion is...

A doctor recommending a COVID 19 vaccine

Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?

It can make the writing more engaging

What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?

Inspires a feeling of pride in your country

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Persuasive Techniques

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1
Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?
How dare these vile people kill such beautiful creatures?
Whales should not be killed.
These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!
It is a monstrous and cruel attack on an endangered species!
2
The author is making an appeal to justice when...
They make the reader feel that something is unfair.
They compare one thing with another.
They make the reader feel included by saying 'we' and 'us'.
They use facts and statistics.
3
What is a contention?
The audience's response to an argument
The author's main argument
The audience's first impression of a piece
An appeal to justice
4
'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Appeal to fear
Alliteration
Use of Repetition
Use of Evidence
5
What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
To tell people a story.
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
To argue and disagree and get angry.
6
"We could be attacked by terrorists any day now." This is an appeal to what?
Appeal to Fear
Appeal to Family Values
Appeal to Money/Finances
Appeal for help
7
'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
a Simile
an Expert Opinion
Emotive language
a Generalisation
8
'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
a Rhetorical Question
Alliteration
Facts and Statistics
Metaphor
9
The quote below is an example of what persuasive technique?
Cliché
Inclusive language
Repetition
Alliteration
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What is hyperbole?
Exaggeration
Repeating the same word/phrase
Emotive language
Informal language
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An example of an Expert Opinion is...
A Facebook post about COVID 19
A doctor recommending a COVID 19 vaccine
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
12
Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
It makes the reader feel scared
It makes the writing boring to read
It makes the author's argument seem more believable
It can make the writing more engaging
13
Which of the following does NOT help with persuasive writing?
A clear point of view.
Use of persuasive techniques.
Statistical evidence to support your argument.
Taking a neutral stance.
14
'Global warming is real! Because of carbon emissions, there is a hole in the Ozone layer!'
Alliteration
Cause and effect
Appeal to sympathy
Metaphor
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What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?
Makes the audience question their own beliefs
Makes the audience feel like they're losing money
Makes the audience laugh
Inspires a feeling of pride in your country

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