Persuasive techniques
Topics
Correct me!
What am I?
100
A definition of repetition.

What is saying something more than once?

100

Three reasons for why homework should be banned.

What is: stress, mental health, time for hobbies, time for family, impact on learning?

100

Add logos. Kanye West is the best rapper of all time.

Addition of statistics or facts

100

"Who would willingly let people starve?"

What is rhetorical question?
200

A definition of rhetorical questions.

What is a question asked without intending a specific answer?

200

Three reasons why school uniform should be banned.

What is comfort, price, individuality, expression?

200

Add pathos. Zoos are horrible places for animals.

Addition of imagery/emotive language

200

50% of people agree that milk chocolate is the best.

What is statistics?

300

A definition of Logos

What is logic?

300

What was Martin Luther King's dream?

He dreamed of equality for all people under the law, regardless of skin colour.

300

Add ethos. School uniforms are so uncomfortable.

Inclusion of as a school student, I know that...

300

Messi can beat Ronaldo in his sleep.

What is hyperbole?

400

A definition of hyperbole.

What is using over the top, exaggerated language?

400

What are civil rights?

Your basic human rights to equality under the law

400

Add repetition AND hyperbole. Homework should be banned.

Inclusion of repetition and hyperbole

400

Imagine if your family had nowhere to go and were left alone, shivering and starving.

What is pathos/emotive language?

500

A definition of ethos.

What is using trustworthiness to persuade?

500

Three reasons why recycling is important.

What is: saving the planet, reusing materials, individual accountability, saving resources

500

Add emotive language and hyperbole. We need to do something to stop climate change.

Inclusion of emotive language and hyperbole

500

You are the key. You can help us. Who are you to ignore this?

What is personal pronouns, repetition and rhetorical question.