What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?

Inspires a feeling of pride in your country

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

For engagement and positions the writer as personable

What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?

To convince your audience that your point of view is correct

Dr Cheng, a pediatrician states that "obesity affects 70% of young Australians" is an example and has the effect of

Expert Opinion & statistics to highlight the severity of obesity

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

They make the reader feel that something is unfair.

Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?

These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!

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Persuasive Techniques and effects

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1
'Global warming is real! Because of carbon emissions, there is a hole in the Ozone layer!'
Appeal to sympathy
Alliteration
Metaphor
Cause and effect
2
What is a contention?
The audience's response to an argument
The author's main argument
The audience's first impression of a piece
An appeal to justice
3
'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Appeal to fear
Use of Repetition
Use of Evidence
Alliteration
4
What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?
Makes the audience laugh
Makes the audience feel like they're losing money
Inspires a feeling of pride in your country
Makes the audience question their own beliefs
5
What is hyperbole?
Emotive language
Exaggeration
Informal language
Repeating the same word/phrase
6
Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
It makes the reader feel scared
It makes the writing boring to read
For engagement and positions the writer as personable
It makes the author's argument seem more believable
7
The quote below is an example of what persuasive technique?
Alliteration
Inclusive language
Cliché
Repetition
8
'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
Metaphor
a Rhetorical Question
Alliteration
Facts and Statistics
9
'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
an Expert Opinion
Emotive language
a Simile
a Generalisation
10
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 tell people a story.
To argue and disagree and get angry.
11
"We could be attacked by terrorists any day now." This is an appeal to what?
Appeal for help
Appeal to Money/Finances
Appeal to Fear
Appeal to Family Values
12
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.
13
Dr Cheng, a pediatrician states that "obesity affects 70% of young Australians" is an example and has the effect of
Personal Anecdote and evidence to make the reader emotional
Expert Opinion & statistics to highlight the severity of obesity
Alliteration and emotional language to shock the audience
Expert Opinion and rhetorical question to strengthen the argument
14
The author is making an appeal to justice when...
They make the reader feel included by saying 'we' and 'us'.
They make the reader feel that something is unfair.
They use facts and statistics.
They compare one thing with another.
15
Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?
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?
Whales should not be killed.

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