Persuasive Terms and Techniques

A negative generalization about a group of people is known as: (For example, boys wear blue and girls wear pink)

This persuasive technique is when writers use messages that create strong feelings. (joyful, depressing, angry)

When Mrs. Hubbard says she has the two BEST 6th grade classes in the school, this is an example of a....

The main point the writer is trying to make in an argument is known as:

This persuasive technique uses either strongly positive words or strongly negative words:

This technique means to stretch the truth: "I've got a million of those shoes!"

Examples of evidence are: statistics, expert opinions, anecdotes, facts, and quotes.

A common persuasive technique used is repeating the same words or phrases over and over. What is this called?

This persuasive technique relies on the backing of a celebrity, an expert, or a satisfied customer.

Making a "general" statement based on an observation is known as: (For example, No one likes to read.)

Big, Beefy, Bliss - this slogan is an example of....

Which of the following is an example of persuasive texts?

This persuasive technique implies that, "Everyone is doing it!"

A text that tries to persuade, or convince, people to accept a certain view or take a specific action is known as:

A really good persuasive writer includes the other side's point of view, this is called:

These are opinion-based statements that tell readers why they should believe the claim: