Persuasive Devices
What persuasive device asks a question that does not need an answer?
Rhetorical question.
What is the purpose of a hook?
To grab the audience's attention.
Which persuasive device uses appeals to emotions to persuade an audience?
Pathos.
Who often takes their shoes off in class?
Ruben
What does the acronym LOL stand for?
Laugh Out Loud.
What persuasive device is used in this sentence? "Vote for change! Vote for hope! Vote for a better future!"
Repetition
(Rule of Three is also accepted as an answer to this question)
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the main argument or opinion of a persuasive speech. It tells the audience what the speaker believes and gives a preview of the reasons they will discuss.
Why is this an example of Logos?
"A survey found that 85% of students prefer having more shade in the school yard."
It uses facts and statistics to support an argument.
Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit.
What building game features creepers?
Minecraft.
What literary device is used in this sentence?
"Our school library is a treasure chest full of opportunities."
Metaphor.
What do the two Es stand for in TEEL?
Evidence and Explanation.
Which persuasive device is being used?
"As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I believe vaping is harmful."
Ethos.
What date is Mrs Hass's Birthday?
30th July.
True or False:
Wombat poo is cube-shaped.
True!
Identify the literary device:
"The playground looked like a battlefield after the storm."
Simile
Put these parts of a persuasive speech in the correct order:
Hook
Thesis Statement
Body Paragraphs
Call to Action
Which of these is the BEST hook for a speech about cyberbullying?
A. "Good morning everyone."
B. "Today I am talking about cyberbullying."
C. "Every day, thousands of teenagers receive hurtful messages online."
D. "Cyberbullying is bad.
C
Translate this sentence into normal English:
"Bro's got negative aura, no rizz, and is absolutely cooked."
He has a bad reputation and social presence, no charm, and is in serious trouble.
2 Questions:
1. Translate:
"Bro has max aura, infinite rizz, and is the GOAT."
2. What does GOAT stand for?
He is confident, charismatic, and considered the best.
Greatest Of All Time.
What persuasive device is primarily being used?
"If we don't act now, plastic will completely take over our oceans within a generation!"
Hyperbole.
(Other acceptable answers: Appeal to fear, inclusive language)
A student writes:
"School uniforms should be compulsory because they improve equality, reduce bullying, and create school pride"
What part of the persuasive speech is this?
Thesis Statement.
Read the introduction:
"Did you know that the average Australian throws away hundreds of kilograms of food each year? Imagine how many hungry families could have benefited from that waste. Food waste must be reduced because it harms the environment and wastes valuable resources."
Identify:
1. The hook.
2. The pathos example.
3. The thesis statement.
Hook - Did you know that the average Australian throws away hundreds of kilograms of food each year?
Pathos - Imagine how many hungry families could have benefited from that waste.
Thesis - Food waste must be reduced because it harms the environment and wastes valuable resources.
Which brainrot character wears Nike shoes and what is he?
Tralalero Tralala.
He is a shark.
What is the hashtag symbol # actually used for on social media?
It helps users find or group content on the same topic.