Persuasive Techniques 1
This device deliberately exaggerates a situation to emphasise its seriousness, such as "This decision will destroy an entire generation."
What is hyperbole?
Are we going to remain silent while injustice continues?
What is a rhetorical question?
Our planet is drowning in plastic.
What is a metaphor?
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What is a rhetorical question?
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What are ethos and logos?
As a doctor with 25 years of experience, I have treated countless patients affected by air pollution.
What is anecdote?
Some enjoy endless opportunities, while others struggle for basic necessities.
What is juxtaposition?
We demand justice. We demand equality. We demand change
What is anaphora?
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What is tricolon?
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What are ethos and pathos?
This rhetorical device combines two contradictory words to create an interesting expression, such as describing a student's experience during exam week as 'organised chaos' or saying that a school assignment is 'seriously funny'.
What is an oxymoron?
Like Rosa Parks, we must refuse to accept injustice simply because society tells us it is normal.
What is allusion?
Education, equality and opportunity.
What is tricolon (rule of three)?
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What is juxtaposition?
A politician presents unemployment statistics and describes how losing a job affects a family's ability to afford basic necessities.
What are logos and pathos?
"We must act now, before it is too late!" This technique encourages the audience to take immediate action.
What is sense of urgency?
Freedom is not free.
What is a paradox?
The government must protect the poor, support the poor and empower the poor.
What is parallelism?
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What is a paradox?
I have dedicated my career to protecting wildlife. Imagine a future where our children grow up never seeing these magnificent animals in their natural habitats
What are ethos and pathos?
Millions of people have already joined this movement. Why haven't you?
What is bandwagon?
To err is human; to forgive, divine.
What is antithesis?
Some people argue that social media negatively affects teenagers. However, it can also provide valuable educational opportunities.
What is a counterargument?
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What is anecdote?
According to a recent education report, thousands of children lack access to quality schooling. As an educator, I have witnessed how this inequality limits students' opportunities. Every child deserves the chance to fulfil their dreams.
What are logos, ethos and pathos?