An example of an Expert Opinion is...

A scientist providing an explanation.

What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?

To convince your audience that your point of view is correct

What is a contention?

The author's main argument or opinion

Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?

It can make the writing more engaging

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Persuasive Techniques Review

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1
Which of the following does NOT help with persuasive writing?
Statistical evidence to support your argument.
Use of persuasive techniques.
Taking a neutral stance.
A clear point of view.
2
An example of an Expert Opinion is...
A scientist providing an explanation.
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
Ms Williams promoting Book Club.
3
When authors use repetition, they aim to...
Have their message remembered
Be confrontational
Confuse the reader
Be subtle
4
'Global warming is real! It is detrimental, disastrous and devastating!'
Testimonial
Metaphor
Expert Opinion
Alliteration
5
What is hyperbole?
Repeating the same word/phrase
Emotive language
Informal language
Exaggeration
6
The quote below is an example of what persuasive technique?
Expert Opinion
Alliteration
Cliché
Repetition
7
'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
Facts and Statistics
Alliteration
Metaphor
a Rhetorical Question
8
Which of the following techniques uses Logos?
Statistics
Slang
Hyperbole
Alliteration
9
This advertisment uses...
A celebrity endorsement
A Simile
An Expert Opinion
Emotive language
10
'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Use of Repetition
Alliteration
Appeal to fear
Use of Evidence
11
What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
To tell people a story.
To argue and disagree and get angry.
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
12
When an author uses emotive language they are using...
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
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What is a contention?
The audience's response to an argument
An appeal to justice
The audience's first impression of a piece
The author's main argument or opinion
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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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