Persuasive techniques
What kind of persuasive technique is this?
"Trying to get an energetic group of year 8s to write structured TEEL paragraphs is like trying to convince a room full of kittens to line up in a row and do a synchronised gymnastics routine."
Simile or analogy
What kind of persuasive language is this?
"This is not only our future, but our children's future. We need to make a change for the better."
Inclusive language
Possibly appeal to concern/responsibility for children
What kind of evidence is this?
"I've been to school on an empty stomach and it makes me grumpy, tired and unfocused."
Anecdote / personal experience
If a persuasive text is published in a journal/newspaper/magazine/online publication and includes the author's name and a brief bio, what kind of FORM is it?
Opinion piece
What tone is this?
"Of course, there are multiple factors we need to consider, including the possible cost to the tax payer. But with careful and thoughtful planning and consultation with key groups, a solution is certainly possible."
Balanced, reasonable, logical, rational, calm, explanatory, considered, tentatively optimistic, educated, formal
What kind of persuasive technique is this?
"It's not just about getting better results -- it's about student well-being."
Contrasting or corrective statement
What kind of persuasive technique is this?
"All the students are so bored that they are screaming their heads off."
Hyperbole
What kind of evidence is this?
"Australian student attendance level (the percentage of students with attendance at or above 90 per cent) is 59.8%, down from 61.6% in 2023."
If a persuasive piece is published in a newspaper/magazine/journal/online publication and includes the author's name and their SUBURB, what kind of form is it?
Letter to the editor
What tone is this?
"One classroom at a time, one school at a time, progress can happen. The future is not set in stone. Every great historical movement starts with ordinary people realising that something needs to change."
Hopeful, uplifting, inspiring, positive, optimistic
What kind of persuasive technique is this?
"Tired teachers talk about taking to the streets"
Alliteration
"It's about fairness. It's about staying true to our values. It's about doing what's right."
Repetition
What kind of evidence is this?
"Studies show that free lunch programs improve student attendence"
Research/ studies
If a persuasive piece is presented as a 'script' or it seems like it was originally delivered in spoken form to a listening audience, what kind of form is it?
Speech transcript
What tone is this:
"This kind of appalling and horrible behaviour cannot continue. It is an embarrassment to our country. Politicians have failed us."
Outraged, disgusted, scathing, angry, furious, critical, harsh, disappointed
What kind of persuasive technique is this?
"Think about it - your child could be eating unhealthy food which is damaging their body, or even worse, which is stored in unsafe conditions and could make them sick."
Appeal to parental fear - guilt, concern
What kind of persuasive technique is this?
"Don't wait any longer. Be the change that you want to see. Organise a walk-out from your classroom! Hold a demonstration in the principal's office!"
Call to action
What kind of evidence is this?
"We all know that the best way to teach someone to drive a car is to actually get them in the driver's seat. So doesn't it make sense that the best way to teach students about how to be good citizens is to give them chances to engage in real-world activities?"
Analogies/ logic
If a persuasive piece is presented in video form and includes a speaker giving their opinion on a current issue, what kind of form is it?
Video commentary/ opinion segment
What tone is this?
"The future of AI education is here, and it's incredible. These students are paving the way for a whole new world, and they're having fun while they're at it!"
Positive, excited, uplifting, bubbly, optimistic, hopeful, enthusiastic
What kind of persuasive technique is this?
"A system where students show up to school without food, forced to learn on an empty stomach - does that seem fair? Does it seem right that such a wealthy country deprives its children of a free healthy lunch?"
Rhetorical question
(also possibly appeal to emotion - guilt, sympathy, concern)
What kind of persuasive technique is this?
"Bullying is a monster that is hunting down our children."
Metaphor
What kind of evidence is this?
"Last year, three new schools moved their start times later and they have had positive outcomes."
Examples
If a persuasive piece is trying to sell you something, what kind of form is it?
Advertisement
What tone is this?
"Yeah, great. Take away even more consequences and see if that makes things better. Another excellent idea from the government."
Sarcastic, angry, critical