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.

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 Beyen encouraging people to learn Arial Hoop.

Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?

These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!

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Persuasive Techniques

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

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