Persuasive Writing
The goal of an ad is to...
Make you buy/use the product.
A question that does not need an answer is called a...
Rhetorical Question
Repetition
List one persuasive technique in the sentence below.
"We must take action to stop climate change!"
Call to Action
Inclusive Language
The goal of persuasive writing is to...
Persuade the reader to agree with your opinion
Words such as 'they' or 'them' are called...
Exclusive Language
Language such as 'we' and 'our' are called...
Inclusive Language
Identify a persuasive technique in the sentence below:
"According to a Professor Liesing 76% of all facts on the internet are made up"
Reference to Experts
Facts/statistics
Evidence
The two different sides in an argument are called...
For and Against
Affirmative and Negative
Language that makes us feel something is called...
Emotive Language
Another word for an exaggeration is called a...
Hyperbole
Identify a persuasive technique in the sentence below:
"The government's policies are pathetic and what the country needs is change!"
Attacks
Emotive Language
The writer or author's opinion on an issue is called the...
Contention
Another name for a personal story is called a...
Anecdote
A quote from someone knowledgeable in the issue is called...
Reference to Experts
Expert Opinon
Identify a persuasive technique in the sentence below:
"In my personal experience, I've only had wonderful experiences at Brentwood!"
Praise
Anecdote
Something is considered in an issue when...
It has two or more sides to discuss.
Is a topic of debate or importance amongst a group of people.
Repeating the same letter at the start of a word is called...
Alliteration
When we only present one side of the issue and ignore the other, it is called...
Bias
Identify a persuasive technique in the sentence below:
"They are monsters for what they have done to small businesses!"
Hyperbole
Exclusive Language