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...

Ms Maher, Mrs Millen, Ms Quinney and Mrs O moderating your SACs.

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

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

They make the reader feel that something is unfair.

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Persuasive Techniques

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Which of the following does NOT help with persuasive writing?
Taking a neutral stance.
Use of persuasive techniques.
Statistical evidence to support your argument.
A clear point of view.
2
Is the pope Catholic? and Is rain wet? Are examples of...
Rhetorical Questions
Alliteration
Metaphor
Facts and Statistics
3
'Global warming is real! Because of carbon emissions, there is a hole in the Ozone layer!'
Alliteration
Cause and effect
Appeal to sympathy
Metaphor
4
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!
These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!
How dare these vile people kill such beautiful creatures?
5
"We could be attacked by terrorists any day now." This is an appeal to what?
Appeal for help
Appeal to Family Values
Appeal to Money/Finances
Appeal to Fear
6
'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Appeal to fear
Use of Evidence
Alliteration
Use of Repetition
7
What is a contention?
The author's opinion
An appeal to justice
The audience's response to an argument
The audience's first impression of a piece
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What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
To tell people a story.
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
To argue and disagree and get angry.
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
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An example of an Expert Opinion is...
Mrs Millen promoting space travel.
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
Ms Maher, Mrs Millen, Ms Quinney and Mrs O moderating your SACs.
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Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
It makes the author's argument seem more believable
It makes the writing boring to read
It makes the reader feel scared
It can make the writing more engaging
11
'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
Emotive language
a Generalisation
an Expert Opinion
a Simile
12
The quote below is an example of what persuasive technique?
Cliché
Alliteration
Repetition
Inclusive language
13
What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?
Inspires a feeling of pride in your country
Makes the audience question their own beliefs
Makes the audience laugh
Makes the audience feel like they're losing money
14
What is hyperbole?
Exaggeration
Emotive language
Informal language
Repeating the same word/phrase
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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 use facts and statistics.
They make the reader feel that something is unfair.

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