Tone
Identify a tone word that describes a positive attitude
Optimistic
Which technique involves using a personal story to connect with the audience?
Anecdote
Which appeal targets the audience's emotions?
Appeal to Emotion
What is the term for comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
What is the main point the writer is trying to argue?
Main contention
Which tone word best describes using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.
Sarcastic
What technique is used when a writer uses data to support their argument?
Statistics/Facts/Reason/Logic
What appeal uses moral values to persuade the audience?
Appeal to Morality
Which feature involves the deliberate exaggeration for effect?
Hyperbole
Which term refers to the evidence provided to support an argument?
Supporting Evidence
What tone word would describe a writer's thoughtful and reflective attitude?
Contemplative
Identify the technique: ‘This product is the best because everyone is using it!
Bandwagon Appeal
Identify the appeal: ‘If we don’t act now, our future generations will suffer.’
Appeal to Future Generations
Identify the structural feature: ‘Contrasting ideas placed side by side for effect.’
Juxtaposition
What is the term for addressing and countering the opposing argument?
Identify a tone word that suggests doubt and uncertainty
Skeptical
Which technique is being used when a writer asks a question without expecting an answer?
Rhetorical Question
Which appeal tries to persuade by highlighting a sense of fairness and justice?
Appeal to Fairness
What do you call language that appeals to the senses to create vivid images?
Imagery
Identify the part of an argument that summarises the key points and reinforces the contention.
Conclusion
Identify a tone word used when criticising people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point.
Satirical
Identify the persuasive technique: ‘The expert stated that this is the most effective method.'
Appeal to authority
Identify the appeal: ‘Only a true patriot would support this cause.’
Appeal to Patriotism
What is the structural feature called when a writer includes a short, impactful sentence in the middle of a longer paragraph to grab attention and emphasise a key point?
Sentence Fragment or Short Sentence for Impact
What do you call the introduction to an argument that grabs the reader’s attention?
Hook