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

An example of an Expert Opinion is...

Ms Tartaglia explaining Italian grammar rules.

What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?

To convince your audience that your point of view is correct

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

They make the reader feel that something is unfair.

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1
Which of the following does NOT help with persuasive writing?
Use of persuasive techniques.
A clear point of view.
Statistical evidence to support your argument.
Taking a neutral stance.
2
Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
It can make the writing more engaging
It makes the reader feel scared
It makes the writing boring to read
It makes the author's argument seem more believable
3
'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
Emotive language
an Expert Opinion
a Simile
a Generalisation
4
"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
5
What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?
Makes the audience feel like they're losing money
Inspires a feeling of pride in your country
Makes the audience question their own beliefs
Makes the audience laugh
6
Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?
Whales should not be killed.
These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!
How dare these vile people kill such beautiful creatures?
It is a monstrous and cruel attack on an endangered species!
7
'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
Alliteration
Facts and Statistics
Metaphor
a Rhetorical Question
8
What is a contention?
The audience's first impression of a piece
The author's main argument
The audience's response to an argument
An appeal to justice
9
'Global warming is real! Because of carbon emissions, there is a hole in the Ozone layer!'
Metaphor
Alliteration
Cause and effect
Appeal to sympathy
10
'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Use of Repetition
Use of Evidence
Alliteration
Appeal to fear
11
The quote below is an example of what persuasive technique?
Repetition
Inclusive language
Cliché
Alliteration
12
An example of an Expert Opinion is...
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
Mr Bowden tells you about space travel.
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
Ms Tartaglia explaining Italian grammar rules.
13
What is hyperbole?
Repeating the same word/phrase
Emotive language
Informal language
Exaggeration
14
What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
To argue and disagree and get angry.
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
To tell people a story.
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The author is making an appeal to justice when...
They make the reader feel that something is unfair.
They make the reader feel included by saying 'we' and 'us'.
They compare one thing with another.
They use facts and statistics.

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