Persuasive Techniques

___ appeals to fear, anger, joy to sway readers/listeners.

_ reinforces the message or entertains. Words, phrases, or sentences may be repeated.

__ asking a question to which no answer is required because the answer is obvious.

__ is suggested meaning of a word. Often these words are "loaded" to evoke emotional responses.

__ refers to telling the facts for one side only.

_ overstating and exaggerating your point for effect.

__ refers to the literal dictionary definition.

__ is using the same word structure to create a "balanced" sentence.

___ uses names or pictures of famous people, but not direct quotes.