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.

An example of an Expert Opinion is...

Mrs Eglezos speaking about Education Initiatives

What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?

Inspires a feeling of pride in your country

What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?

To convince your audience that your point of view is correct

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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 can make the writing more engaging
It makes the reader feel scared
It makes the writing boring to read
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'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
Emotive language
a Generalisation
an Expert Opinion
a Simile
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The author is making an appeal to justice when...
They make the reader feel that something is unfair.
They compare one thing with another.
They use facts and statistics.
They make the reader feel included by saying 'we' and 'us'.
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An example of an Expert Opinion is...
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
Mrs Eglezos speaking about Education Initiatives
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
A year 9 student school student speaking about VCE.
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What is a contention?
An appeal to justice
The audience's first impression of a piece
The audience's response to an argument
The author's main argument
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'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Appeal to fear
Use of Evidence
Alliteration
Use of Repetition
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'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
a Rhetorical Question
Facts and Statistics
Alliteration
Metaphor
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What is hyperbole?
Informal language
Repeating the same word/phrase
Emotive language
Exaggeration
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Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?
How dare these vile people kill such beautiful creatures?
Whales should not be killed.
It is a monstrous and cruel attack on an endangered species!
These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!
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'Global warming is real! Because of carbon emissions, there is a hole in the Ozone layer!'
Appeal to sympathy
Metaphor
Alliteration
Cause and effect
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What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?
Makes the audience laugh
Inspires a feeling of pride in your country
Makes the audience feel like they're losing money
Makes the audience question their own beliefs
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The quote below is an example of what persuasive technique?
Repetition
Inclusive language
Cliché
Alliteration
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What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
To tell people a story.
To argue and disagree and get angry.
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
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"We could be attacked by terrorists any day now." This is an appeal to what?
Appeal to Family Values
Appeal to Money/Finances
Appeal for help
Appeal to Fear
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Which of the following does NOT help with persuasive writing?
A clear point of view.
Use of persuasive techniques.
Taking a neutral stance.
Statistical evidence to support your argument.

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