Persuasive Techniques
FANBOYS
Text Structure
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Author's Purpose
100
Got Milk?
What is testimonial?
100
The dog ate my homework, so I did it again.
What is so?
100
Bobby hit me, so I hit him back.
What is cause and effect?
100
tall, taller
What is the comparative form of taller?
100
This story "Littering is Such a Waste" was written to ___
What is inform?
200
Nike: Just do it!
What is bandwagon?
200
My father wants me to study music, yet I find art to be more appealing.
What is yet?
200
In 1929 the stock market crashed. As as result, the 1930's was a period called the Great Depression. WWI ended the depression.
What is sequential or time-ordered?
200
most narrow
What is superlative form of narrow?
200
The Adventures of Scooby Doo was written to ______
What is entertain?
300
4 out of 5 dentists recommend Crest
What is appeal to authority?
300
After the tornado hit, I went outside to check the damages, and I got hurt.
What is and?
300
First, you take a piece of bread. Then you take peanut butter and spread it on the bread. Next, you add jam.
What is sequential or time ordered?
300
Bethany is the prettiest girl in the class.
What is the superlative form of pretty?
300
"You Should Eat More Veggies not Meat" is written to
What is persuade?
400
"Ahhh, my aching stomach! Wow, my stomach was hurting and then I took one of these purple pills. Now I feel great!"
What is testimonial?
400
I do like green eggs and ham, nor will I eat them!
What is nor?
400
The roses are beautiful. Look at how lovely the garder is this time of year.
What is description or list?
400
Mean, meaner, __________
What is meanist?
400
Your Science textbook
What is inform?
500
Just ask Ms. Price if this is the correct medical diagnosis for you.
What is false authority?
500
I want to go to the store, and I want to buy new shoes.
What is and?
500
Dogs and cats may both be animals, but they are very different. Dogs bark, and cats meow. Dogs are cute and cuddly. Cats are aloof or standoffish.
What is compare and contrast?
500
boring, ____________, Most boring
What is more boring?
500
Your History book.
What is inform.
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