Persuasive writing techniques - what do you know?

Question 1

When the words provoke a strong emotional response

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emotive language

Question 2

A short story that has a similar emotional truth

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analogy

Question 3

Words like 'we' and 'us'

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inclusive language

Question 4

A direct comparison between two things that share some elements

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metaphor

Question 5

A familiar or overused saying

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cliche

Question 6

Language that degrades a person or idea

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attacking language

Question 7

Repeating sounds, particularly the first letter of a word

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alliteration

Question 8

When a word, phrase or idea is repeated the technique being used is...

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repetition

Question 9

A comparison that uses like or as is a...

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simile

Question 10

A personal story to help ground a topic

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anecdote, anecdote, anecdote, anecdote

Question 11

Dramatic or forceful language that exagerates

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hyperbole

Question 12

A question with an intended meaning is called a

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rhetorical question

Question 13

I'm super excited to complete this task

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yay Mr. Wheeler is the best, yes omg, yes

Question 14

A play on words that is usually cringy but funny

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pun

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