What is this an example of?
Ethos, Pathos or Logos
Name that persuasive device
Structure
100

Don't you want to help these innocent puppies?

Rhetorical question

100

Tugs at your heart

Pathos

100

A brief personal story that interests the reader and illustrates a point.

Anedote

100

What does the 'T' mean in the TEEL paragraph structure?

Topic: States the main idea of the paragraph 

200

We need your help, we need your love, we need your donations!

Cluster of three 

200

Expert Opinion: Use a quote from an expert in a related field of study.

Ethos 

200

Though provoking images in your mind 

Imagery 

200

What does the first 'E' stand for in the TEEL paragraph structure? 

Explain: In more detail, describe more information about the topic. 

300

These homeless people are so hungry, they could eat a horse!

Hyperbole

300

Imagine statement: Helping the reader imagine a world where your opinion/idea is alive.

Pathos

300

A familiar but overused expression that carries a range of connotations

Clichés

300

What does the second 'E' stand for in the TEEL paragraph structure?

Evidence: Include evidence in sources or an example to support the topic. 

400

Everybody enjoys giving back to the community! 

Generalisation 

400

Data: Use data from a survey to prove your point.

Ethos

400

Find fault in the point of view of the opposing argument

Counter argument 

400

What does the 'L' stand for in the TEEL paragraph structure? 

Link: Link back to the original argument. 

500

Save the sea shells by the sea shore 

Aliteration 

500

Objection: Acknowledging a reader's possible objection to your idea and telling them why they might want to think differently.

Logos

500

Short statements or phrases designed to stand out

Simple sentences 

500

Which kind of modality should you use to convince a reader to support your charity. 

High modality
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