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This persuasive device uses words that create strong feelings like happiness, fear, or anger.
What is EMOTIVE LANGUAGE
This persuasive device asks a question that does not need an answer.
What is a RHETORICAL QUESTION
This persuasive technique uses true information that can be proven.
What is FACTS and EVIDENCE
This persuasive device encourages the reader to do something, such as ‘Sign up today!’ or ‘Take action now!
What is a CALL TO ACTION
This persuasive technique criticises or puts down an opposing person or group to make the writer’s argument seem stronger.
What is ATTACK
This persuasive device repeats the same starting sound in a group of words to make a phrase more catchy or memorable.
What is ALLITERATION
This persuasive technique shows only one side of an argument and ignores the other point of view.
What is BIAS
This persuasive device uses vivid and descriptive words to create strong images in the reader’s mind.
What is COLOURFUL LANGUAGE
This persuasive technique tries to convince the reader by appealing to their feelings, such as sadness, fear, happiness, or guilt.
What is EMOTIONAL APPEAL
This persuasive device groups ideas or words in threes to make a message more powerful and memorable.
What is the RULE OF THREE
This persuasive technique uses numbers, facts, or research to support an argument and make it sound more believable.
What is STATISTICS AND EVIDENCE
This persuasive device uses creative comparisons, like similes, metaphors, or personification, to make ideas more interesting and vivid.
What is FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
This persuasive technique makes a broad statement about a group or situation, often without including all the facts.
What is GENERALISATION
This persuasive device makes the reader laugh or smile to make the argument more enjoyable or memorable.
What is HUMOUR
This persuasive device uses extreme exaggeration to make a point, like ‘I’ve told you a million times!
What is a HYPERBOLE
This persuasive device uses words like ‘we,’ ‘us,’ or ‘our’ to make the reader feel included and part of the argument.
What is INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE
This persuasive device uses words like ‘they’ or ‘them’ to make a group seem different or separate from the reader.
What is EXCLUSIVE LANGUAGE
This persuasive device uses everyday, casual words or slang to make the writing feel friendly and relatable.
What is INFORMAL LANGUAGE
This persuasive device shows a difference between what is said and what is really meant, often to make a point or be funny.
What is IRONY
This persuasive device repeats words or phrases to make an idea more memorable or powerful.
What is REPETITION
This persuasive device says the opposite of what you mean, usually in a mocking or joking way, to make a point.
What is SARCASM
This persuasive device tells a short personal story or example to help make a point or connect with the reader.
What is an ANECDOTE
This persuasive device uses the ideas or advice of someone who knows a lot about a topic to make an argument more convincing.
What is an EXPERT OPINION
This is when writers use facts and logic to prove their point instead of just feelings.
What is APPEALS TO LOGIC
This persuasive device uses a joke based on words that sound the same or have double meanings to make the writing clever or funny.
What is PUN