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.

The author is making an appeal to justice when...

They make the reader feel that something is unfair.

Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?

These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!

What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?

To convince your audience that your point of view is correct

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

It can make the writing more engaging

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1
What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?
Makes the audience feel like they're losing money
Inspires a feeling of pride in your country
Makes the audience question their own beliefs
Makes the audience laugh
2
'Using statistics and facts to support an argument' is what persuasive technique?
Alliteration
Use of Evidence
Appeal to fear
Use of Repetition
3
An example of an Expert Opinion is...
Ms French promotes space travel.
Ms Beyen encouraging people to learn Arial Hoop.
Kim Kardashian selling air conditioners.
Hugh Jackman promoting baseball.
4
Which of the following does NOT help with persuasive writing?
Statistical evidence to support your argument.
Taking a neutral stance.
A clear point of view.
Use of persuasive techniques.
5
The quote below is an example of what persuasive technique?
Inclusive language
Alliteration
Repetition
Cliché
6
The author is making an appeal to justice when...
They make the reader feel included by saying 'we' and 'us'.
They use facts and statistics.
They make the reader feel that something is unfair.
They compare one thing with another.
7
Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?
These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!
It is a monstrous and cruel attack on an endangered species!
How dare these vile people kill such beautiful creatures?
Whales should not be killed.
8
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
9
'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
Metaphor
a Rhetorical Question
Facts and Statistics
Alliteration
10
What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?
To convince your audience that your point of view is correct
Refusing to listen to another person's opinion.
To tell people a story.
To argue and disagree and get angry.
11
"We could be attacked by terrorists any day now." This is an appeal to what?
Appeal to Fear
Appeal to Money/Finances
Appeal to Family Values
Appeal for help
12
What is hyperbole?
Exaggeration
Informal language
Repeating the same word/phrase
Emotive language
13
'All teenagers are lazy!' This is an example of...
a Generalisation
Emotive language
a Simile
an Expert Opinion
14
'Global warming is real! Because of carbon emissions, there is a hole in the Ozone layer!'
Metaphor
Alliteration
Appeal to sympathy
Cause and effect
15
Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
It can make the writing more engaging
It makes the author's argument seem more believable
It makes the writing boring to read
It makes the reader feel scared

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