Persuasive Techniques

It's all in the name

100

When a word or phrase is used multiple times in a text to bring the reader's attention to it.  

What is repetition

200

Shocking the audience with a true number or statement about the topic

What is a startling fact/statistic.

300

A personal or relatable story; something you have experienced.  

What is an anecdote?

400

Words that engage emotions instead of logic or reason; You influence your audience to feel a certain way. 

What is emotive language.

500

The use of a quotation/fact stated by an expert in the field related to your topic

What is expert opinion.

Recognize this

100

In 2021, 93.9% of Canadian households owned at least one cellphone

What is a statistic

200

Yes we can. We can make this change together.

What is inclusive language.

300

If your friend jumped off a bridge, would you?

What is a rhetorical question

400

DOUBLE POINTS: We are the poor, helpless children who are forced to do hours and hours of homework every night. (name two)

What are emotive language and hyperbole

500

Mr. Draven can be cruel, calculating, and crooked.  

Bonus if you can name two

What is alliteration 

Bonus: Triplet

Define me

100

Inclusive language

When the writer uses words like "us" , "our", and "we" to include the reader

200

Triplet

Using 3 similar words within a sentence to describe one thing.  

300

Rhetorical question

A question that is asked to produce an effect more than to summon an answer. 

400

Alliteration

What is the repetition of the beginning sound in three or more words in a sentence to emphasize a point.

500

Anecdote

What is a short story or personal account used to entertain and make a point about a topic.