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

It can make the writing more engaging

What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?

To convince your audience that your point of view is correct

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Homework 7.3.1 Persuasive Devices

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An example of an Expert Opinion is...
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
Ms Roep promoting Maffra SC.
Ms French promotes space travel.
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
2
What is hyperbole?
Repeating the same word/phrase
Informal language
Emotive language
Exaggeration
3
"We are all in this together" is an example of...
attack
repetition
inclusive pronouns
emotive language
4
'Global warming is real! Because of carbon emissions, there is a hole in the Ozone layer!'
Cause and effect
Metaphor
Alliteration
Appeal to sympathy
5
'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
Emotive language
a Simile
an Expert Opinion
hyperbole
6
"The animals have been orphaned due to cruelty and greed" is an example of...
the rule of threes
rhetorical question
hyperbole
emotive language
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Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?
Whales should not be killed.
It is a monstrous and cruel attack on an endangered species!
How dare these vile people kill such beautiful creatures?
These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!
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What is a contention?
The author's main argument
An appeal to justice
The audience's first impression of a piece
The audience's response to an argument
9
"The quote below is an example of what persuasive technique?
Cliché
Alliteration
Repetition
Inclusive language
10
Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
It makes the writing boring to read
It makes the reader feel scared
It can make the writing more engaging
It makes the author's argument seem more believable
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'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
Facts and Statistics
Alliteration
Metaphor
a Rhetorical Question
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears is an example of...
hyperbole
the rule of threes
alliteration
rhetorical question
13
"That's a stupid idea" is an example of...
repetition
attack
inclusive pronouns
emotive language
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What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
To argue and disagree and get angry.
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
To tell people a story.
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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.
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'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of...
Use of Repetition
Rhetorical question
Alliteration
Inclusive pronouns

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