What is the effect of an appeal to patriotism?

Inspires a feeling of pride in your country

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

It can make the writing more engaging

Which of these is NOT an example of emotive language?

These vicious criminals must be brought to justice!

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

They make the reader feel that something is unfair.

An example of an Expert Opinion is...

Ms Beyen encouraging people to learn Arial Hoop.

What is the purpose of persuasive writing/speaking?

To convince your audience that your point of view is correct

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Persuasive Techniques

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

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