Persuasive Devices
Rhetorical Question
1.Hook
2.Introduce yourself and state you opinion (what your speech is going to be about)
3.Summarise your arguments for the speech
TEEL Paragraph
A main clause: makes sense on its own
A cohesive device is a word or phrase that links ideas in writing to make it flow smoothly.
Words that show how strong or certain something is
The hook is the first sentence of your speech.
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Explanation
Link
adds extra information but doesn’t make sense on its own.
What is a conjunction
link ideas (because, although, however)
Repeating a word or phrase to emphasise an idea or make it memorable.
Repetition
Its job is to grab the audience’s attention and make them want to listen.
What does evidence need?
You must back up your argument with credible support. This gives your writing strength and believability. You should state who said the evidence to make it even more trustworthy and powerful.
A word that joins clauses or sentences together.
avoid repeating nouns (he, she, it, they).
A personal belief or viewpoint used to persuade others.
What goes in the intro & inform section?
•A short explanation of the issue
•What is my opinion?
•What do I want audience to believe?
•What are my reasons?
What makes evidence good?
Credible sources that is named, specific fact, persuasive tone, supports the argument clearly
➔ One idea.
➔ One main clause
make writing flow.
A group of three words, phrases or sentences that are similar in length and structure. It creates rhythm and impact.
What should each of your Arguments have?
Each reason should include:
Point
Explanation
Example
What makes an explanation good?
Clearly explains the impact of the evidence, Links the evidence back to broader issues (confidence, wellbeing, inclusion), Strong persuasive tone
➔ One main clause + one subordinate clause.
➔ Joined by a subordinating conjunction (because, although, when, if, since...).
What are time connectives?
link sequence (first, later, finally).