Persuasive language techniques

The beginning of a persuasive essay aimed to gain the attention of the reader is called the hook.

Repeating words, phrases or ideas for emphasis

Uses people’s desire to appear rational to persuade them to agree to a key point

The deliberate use of a list of three words or ideas.

Which of the examples below is using a persuasive technique?

Which example below uses the rule of three?

A well-known person using their fame to promote a product or raise awareness of an issue

Repetition of a sound, particularly at the beginning of words: often used in headlines

"Do you want a reconciled Australia for your children?" is an example of emotive language.

Which statements below are examples of alliteration?

A brief personal account or story

A question that does not require an answer, usually because the answer is implied

'History hastily written has heartbreaking consequences' is an example of repetition.

Use of data to make an argument seem more scientific, more widely held or more difficult to argue with

Involves the reader directly in the issue by using words such as ‘we’ or ‘us’

Use of information that can be proven to give the argument credibility.

Deliberately strong words used to provoke emotion in the reader

Using dramatic, forceful language to exaggerate the real situation