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...

English professor teaching you about how to write.

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
The author is making an appeal to justice when...
They compare one thing with another.
They make the reader feel that something is unfair.
They use facts and statistics.
They make the reader feel included by saying 'we' and 'us'.
2
What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
To argue and disagree and get angry.
To tell people a story.
3
"We could be attacked by terrorists any day now." This is an appeal to what?
Appeal to Money/Finances
Appeal to Family Values
Appeal to Fear
Appeal for help
4
The quote below is an example of what persuasive technique?
Inclusive language
Cliché
Alliteration
Repetition
5
What is hyperbole?
Exaggeration
Repeating the same word/phrase
Emotive language
Informal language
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An example of an Expert Opinion is...
English professor teaching you about how to write.
Ms Crebbin teaching Year 12 Maths
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
7
Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?
It is a monstrous and cruel attack on an endangered species!
How dare these vile people kill such beautiful creatures?
Whales should not be killed.
These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!
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'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
Alliteration
Metaphor
a Rhetorical Question
Facts and Statistics
9
'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
a Generalisation
an Expert Opinion
a Simile
Emotive language
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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 reader feel scared
It makes the writing boring to read
It can make the writing more engaging
11
What is a contention?
An appeal to justice
The audience's response to an argument
The author's main argument
The audience's first impression of a piece
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What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?
Makes the audience laugh
Makes the audience question their own beliefs
Makes the audience feel like they're losing money
Inspires a feeling of pride in your country
13
'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Use of Evidence
Appeal to fear
Alliteration
Use of Repetition
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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.

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