Identify the rhetorical question

What's the matter with kids today?

Expert opinion is persuasive because

They are knowledgeable in the subject area and trustworthy

Her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard

The writer may use an attack to

Demonstrate the flaws of the opposition

Why is inclusive language NOT persuasive?

It evokes an emotional response in the reader

language that has a strong emotional impact on the reader

How does evidence persuade the reader?

It adds weight/facts to support the writer's view

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Persuasive language techniques

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1
Identify the rhetorical question
Can we go to the supermarket?
Why don't you want to join us?
What's the matter with kids today?
How old are you?
2
"Trump triumphs" - Identify the persuasive language technique.
Alliteration
Irony
Pun
Rhyme
3
Expert opinion is persuasive because
The author has connections with smart people
The author's opinion is always wrong
They are knowledgeable in the subject area and trustworthy
It is hard to trust people in the world
4
Find the simile
He is a walking dictionary
They are two peas in a pod
My sister is a couch potato
Her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard
5
What is this image an example of?
Attack
Hyperbole
Bias
Irony
6
What persuasive language technique does this image use?
Anecdote
Cliche
Praise
Colourful language
7
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" This is an example of a
Bias
Metaphor
Irony
Hyperbole
8
Which persuasive technique is this company employing?
Similie
Evidence
Pun
Celebrity endorsement
9
The writer may use an attack to
Hurt the feelings of the reader
To force people to agree with the writer
Demonstrate the flaws of the opposition
To demonstrate the highlights of the opposing argument
10
Why is inclusive language NOT persuasive?
People like feeling that they are part of something bigger
It evokes an emotional response in the reader
People don't like feeling left out
Makes the writer and the reader feel closer together
11
Which persuasive technique does this ad employ?
Evidence
Alliteration
Emotional appeal
Cliche
12
Emotive language is
entertaining
often overused in speech
a play on words
language that has a strong emotional impact on the reader
13
"Everyone loves Justin Bieber" - This is an example of
Attack
Generalisation
Repetition
Evidence
14
How does evidence persuade the reader?
It shows someone else agrees with you
It adds weight/facts to support the writer's view
People are always convinced by numbers
Emphasises key words or ideas
15
"See what's next". What persuasive language technique is this?
Exaggeration
Inclusive language
Metaphor
Call to action

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