Persuasive Techniques Revision (Seniors)

Being over the top or exaggerating to get a point across

"1 in 3 children face life-threatening..." (Health Journal) is an example of what?

Three words or phrases used to emphasise a point

Involves the reader directly in the issue by using words such as 'we' or 'us'

A question that requires no answer, because the answer is usually implied

"Let's make sure this never, never, never happens again in our life!" is an example of what?

Relates to people's concerns about their financial wellbeing

The main argument an author is making

A brief personal account or story

"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" is an example of what?

Repeating words, phrases or ideas for emphasis

"We must all come together" is an example of what?

Deliberately strong words used to provoke emotion in the reader

"Don't you want the best for your kids?" is an example of what?

Using dramatic, forceful language to exaggerate a real situation

Comparison between two things that helps us draw conclusions about their similarities

Repetition of sound, particularly at the beginning of words - often used in news headlines

"In May, I visited an orphanage in India and it changed me forever", is an example of what?

"Friends, Romans, Countrymen..." is an example of what?

Draws on national pride and people's loyalty to their country

Inclusive language commonly uses which three words?

"It is our responsibility to ensure a better future for our children" is an example of what?

A broad statement that claims something is true for most/all cases because it is true for some

Professionals from related fields who offer information and insights about the subject

Aggressively putting down an opponent or idea

Used to make an argument seem more scientific, more widely held or more difficult to argue with

An anecdote is a...

Using information, facts or statistics to support an idea