Persuasive Devices
A question that is asked for persuasive effect, rather than wanting to elicit a response.
What is a rhetorical question?
A persuasive device that defeats opposing arguments by stating the opposing points and knocking them down in a single sentence.
What is a knockdown?
True or false: You should be able to remove an embedded clause and the sentence still makes sense.
What is true?
The word for having a gently calming effect.
What is soothing?
What this is an example of: Our service is swift, efficient and professional.
What is tripling?
The amount of sentences needed for a super effective knockdown.
What are 3 sentences?
A clause must contain these 2 things.
What is a subject and verb?
The correct spelling of _____
What is unparalleled?
Delivering 5+ points at speed, with each point stressed to create a machine-gun effect.
What is listing?
The name for the first 1-2 sentences in a knockdown.
What are build up sentences?
The 3 types of punctuation that you can use to create an embedded clause.
What are commas, em-dashes and parentheses?
The word for a unique characteristic of a person, place or thing
What is distinctive?
Two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence.
What is alliteration?
The purpose of the final sentence in a knockdown.
The reason everyone should use embedded clauses in their writing.
What is to create a written rhythm for readers OR include additional information?
The word and correct spelling for making one feel very happy, animated or elated; thrilling.
What is exhilarating?
Words that directly address the audience, either personally or as a member of a shared group.
What is inclusive language?
The persuasive technique that can follow a knockdown to further support your argument.
What are facts and statistics?
The purpose for using parentheses instead of other punctuation in an embedded clause.
What is when you want to whisper or downplay some extra information?
The word and correct spelling for involving oneself deeply in a particular activity.
What is immerse?