What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?

To convince your audience that your point of view is correct

What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?

Inspires a feeling of pride in your country

An example of an Expert Opinion is...

Mr. Mora encouraging people to visit Paris.

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

It can make the writing more engaging

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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1
What is hyperbole?
Exaggeration
Emotive language
Repeating the same word/phrase
Informal language
2
What persuasive technique does this poster NOT use?
simile
Alliteration
repetition
imperative verb
3
The quote below is an example of what two persuasive technique?
Alliteration
Repetition
Metaphor
Inclusive language
4
What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
To tell people a story.
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
To argue and disagree and get angry.
5
What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?
Makes the audience laugh
Makes the audience feel like they're losing money
Makes the audience question their own beliefs
Inspires a feeling of pride in your country
6
'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
a Stereotype
a Fact
a Simile
an Expert Opinion
7
What techniques doesn't this war poster use?
imperatives
list of three
simile
metaphor
8
Which of the following does NOT help with persuasive writing?
Use of persuasive techniques.
A clear point of view.
Taking a neutral stance.
Statistical evidence to support your argument.
9
"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
10
An example of an Expert Opinion is...
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
Mr. Mora encouraging people to visit Paris.
Mrs. S-A promotes space travel.
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
11
Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
It makes the author's argument seem more believable
It can make the writing more engaging
It makes the writing boring to read
It makes the reader feel scared
12
'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
Metaphor
Facts and Statistics
a Rhetorical Question
Alliteration
13
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 make the reader feel included by saying 'we' and 'us'.
They use facts and statistics.
14
'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Alliteration
Use of Evidence
Use of Repetition
Appeal to fear
15
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 are beautiful mammals.
These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!

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