Persuasive Techniques
Tone
Contention
Pot Luck
100

Uses language such as 'we', 'our', and 'us'.

Inclusive language

100

"If procrastination were an Olympic sport, I'd have more gold medals than anyone!"


Humour/Humorous

100

"Jacinta Allan has a secret she should share with all Australians"

- She has not been entirely truthful with all Australians

- She needs to be more transparent

200

A tactic where someone tries to convince others by making them afraid of something bad happening, instead of using logical reasons or facts.

Appeal to Fear

200

"Even in the darkest times, there’s always a chance to rebuild and start anew."

Optimistic

300

Making sweeping statements about a whole group.

Generalisations

300

"Their so-called progress is nothing more than a thin veil hiding a mountain of problems."

Critical

300

"Why King Charles' Aussie tour will make or break the monarchy"

- Charles' upcoming visit to Australia could determine whether the monarchy survives in Australia.

400

Directly attacking or insulting views which oppose your own.

Attack

400

"We need to act now—there’s no time left to wait or we’ll lose everything."

Urgent

400

In what year did the Titanic sink?

1912

500

Informal, casual or local language used everyday.

Colloquial Language

500

"I can’t shake the feeling that something terrible is lurking just beyond our sight."

Fearful

500

"Why Joker sequel is greatest folly of 2024"

- The new Joker movie is the worst film of 2024.

500

How many colours are the in a rainbow?

7

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