Persuasive Techniques 1
Persuasive Techniques 2
Persuasive Techniques 3
Name that technique 1
Name that technique 2
100

appeal to logic, reason

logos

100

numerical figures, percentages

statistics

100

repeating a word, phrase, or sentence for emphasis

repetition

100

Doctors say eating sugar is bad for you.

expert opinion

100

Never give up; never give in. Never.

repetition

200

a question that isn't answered because the answer is so obvious

rhetorical question

200

using words like "absolutely", "must", "certainly".

modality

200

when you overstate your point, an exaggeration

hyperbole or exagerration

200
We all need to exercise more.

inclusive language

200

M&ms make me merry.

alliteration

300

I/you/we/she/he/them, Example: We are all in this together;we stand united.

personal pronouns

300

appeal using trustworthiness, credibility and assertive tone

ethos

300

using repeated letters or sounds to create impact

alliteration

300

Respect, integrity and compassion.

rule of three

300

My precious, beautiful puppy was brutally attacked by my evil three year old nemesis.

emotive language

400

opinions that are credible because the person knows a lot about it

expert opinion

400

the explicit statement of what you want your audience to do after hearing your argument

call to action

400

when three adjectives or phrases are listed, Example: She is cool, calm and collected.

rule of three

400

Maybe tablets make people gain weight, but junk food definitely does.

modality

400

Your EAL teacher giving you advice on what book to read next.

Ethos

500

words charged with an underlying meaning or implication, Example: plus size vs. curvy

connotative language

500

appeal to emotions: fear, anger, compassion, sympathy, etc.

pathos

500

a personal experience or story

anecdote

500

If you don't get a Labubu you will be the laughing stock of the whole school.

hyperbole

500

I had an uncle who ate chicken with bones and died - that's why boneless chicken is better. 

Anecdote/cause and effect statement

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