Persuasive Writing
The goal of an advertisement is to...
Make you buy/use the product.
A question that does not need an answer is called a...
Rhetorical Question
Using the same words or phrases multiple times is called...
Repetition
List one persuasive technique in the sentence below.
"It is extremely important to take action to stop climate change!"
Imperative
It is important that we do right by the children. It is important that we do right by their families. It is important that we do right by each other.
Triple construction
The goal of persuasive writing is to...
Persuade the reader to agree with your opinion
What is the technical term for subject specific vocabulary?
Jargon or technical language
Language such as 'we' and 'our' are called...
Inclusive Language
Identify a persuasive technique in the sentence below:
"According to a Professor Liesing 76% of all facts on the internet are made up"
Reference to Experts
Facts/statistics
Evidence
A language feature that tugs at your heart strings and pulls at your emotions.
When we use the word "who" in context, who means what?
The audience
Language that makes us feel something is called...
Emotive Language
Pathos
Another word for an exaggeration is called a...
Hyperbole
Identify a persuasive technique in the sentence below:
"The government's policies are pathetic and what the country needs is change!"
Emotive Language
A language feature that uses information such as
"97% of participants in the study saw 87% increased benefits from this supplement."
Facts and Stats
When referring to the 'situation' in context, what is the situation?
Time and place
Another name for a personal story is called a...
Anecdote
A quote from someone knowledgeable in the issue is called...
Reference to Experts
Expert Opinon
Identify a persuasive technique in the sentence below:
"In my personal experience, I've only had wonderful experiences at Whangarei Girls High School."
Anecdote
There are many different ways to be an outstanding, amazing and wonderful student.
Use of multiple adjectives
When referring to the writer's intention, what are we wanting to know?
We want to know why they are writing - The purpose.
Repeating the same letter at the start of a word is called...
Alliteration
Use of an object or word to represent an emotion or belief.
Symbolism
Identify a persuasive technique in the sentence below:
"They are monsters for what they have done to small businesses!"
Hyperbole
I believe it is our duty to look after the planet because if we don't, who will.
Personal pronoun
Inclusive language