PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES
Which technique uses we, us and our to make the audience feel included?
Inclusive Language
Who sang the massive Australian hit "Dance Monkey"?
Tones and I
What does salience mean in a visual text?
What stands out and attracts the viewer's attention first.
What is the topic of a persuasive text?
What the text is about.
Name one thing you should bring to every class.
Laptop, notebook or pen.
What technique asks a question that doesn't require an actual answer?
Rhetorical Question
Which singer released "Drivers License" in 2021?
Olivia Rodrigo
Why might an advertisement use a large, bold font?
To attract attention and make important information stand out.
What is the issue?
The question, problem or matter being debated.
Which school value means treating other people appropriately and valuing their ideas, belongings and differences?
Respect
Identify the technique: "Fight for fairness. Fight for change. Fight for our future."
Repetition
Which singer released "Flowers" in 2023?
Miley Cyrus
An advertisement uses lots of bright yellow and orange. What could these colours make an audience feel? (Give two examples.)
They could create feelings such as energy, excitement, happiness or warmth.
What is a contention?
The writer's main opinion or position.
You accidentally break someone else's property. Which school value should guide your response?
Responsibility — acknowledge it and take appropriate action to fix the situation.
Identify the technique: "Wild winds whipped through the trees." What sound is repeated?
Alliteration with the "w" sound
Which artist released the album Midnights in 2022?
Taylor Swift
A poster has a tiny picture, huge headline and very little other text. Which visual element is probably most salient? Explain.
The headline, because its size makes it stand out.
What is the difference between an argument and a contention?
The contention is the overall position; arguments are the reasons supporting that position.
A friend asks you to let them copy your assignment. Which school value is most relevant? Why?
Integrity — doing the right thing even when nobody is watching.
Identify two persuasive techniques: "We all deserve better parks. Don't you think our children deserve somewhere safe to play?"
Inclusive Language and Rhetorical Question
Which Australian artist is behind the electronic music project Tame Impala?
Kevin Parker
An advertisement uses a giant image of a smiling teenager, bright colours and the words "YOU CAN DO IT!" Explain how two visual choices work together to persuade the audience.
Students should explain choices such as the smiling teenager creating positive emotion, bright colours attracting attention and inclusive/direct language involving the audience.
The issue is "Should students have homework?" Give me a possible contention AND an argument supporting it.
Any logical contention and two relevant supporting arguments.
You notice another student is being deliberately left out of a group. Name two school values that could guide your response and explain what you could do.
Respect, responsibility and/or integrity, with an appropriate explanation/action.