Persuasive Techniques
What is a rhetorical question?
A question that gets you thinking about the topic but does not require an answer.
True or false: Cathy Freeman is ranked as the 7th fastest female runner of all time.
False, she is ranked 8th fastest.
What country was Anh Do born in?
Vietnam.
Banjo Paterson is on a type of currency in Australia. Which note or coin is he on?
$10 note.
How many paragraphs should a persuasive essay/letter have?
5
Give 3 examples of action verbs.
Running, jumping, skipping, cooking, etc.
What Olympic event is Cathy known for?
400 m sprints.
What is the name of Anh Do's book?
The Happiest Refugee
Name one of Banjo Patterson's occupations.
Poet, solicitor, journalist, war correspondent and soldier.
What are the three parts of a persuasive essay?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Give an example of high modality on the topic of not using phones at school.
Phones must not be used at school.
It is clear that phones should be banned from school. etc.
How old was Cathy when she won her first Gold medal?
16
Name one of Anh Do's occupations.
Comedian, actor, author, painter.
Name Banjo Patterson's most famous work.
The Man from Snowy River or Waltzing Matilda.
How many main points should be included in your persuasive piece?
3.
Give an example of emotive language on the person you are using in your persuasive letter.
I strongly believe....
Describing words: inspiring, wonderful, proud, etc.
What year was Cathy awarded Australian of the Year?
1996
1998
2000
1998
What is Anh's brother's name?
Was Banjo Patterson ever on a postage stamp?
Yes.
Give an example of a hook.
A rhetorical question.
A strong statement/fact.
Which technique is the following an example of:
We must not use phones at school.
We must use our yonder pouches.
We must take action.
Repetition.
What does AIEF stand for?
Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.
Name one hurdle that Anh and his family had to overcome when coming to Australia.
Fleeing war, pirates, starvation, poverty, etc.
What rank did he hold in WW1?
Major.
What is a thesis?
Your main argument.