Persuasive Elements 1
Persuasive Elements 2
Persuasive Elements 3
SAT Essay.
MISC.
100
The use of intense, lively, thematic words that live an impression. 

What is Word Choice? 

100
This element positions to contrasting items within the same space, often side by side. 

What is Juxtaposition? 

100

An appeal through reason, often through research or factual data.

What is Logos? 

100
Suggested length of the essay 
What is 2.5 pages? 
100

Type of Sandwich Simon had for lunch. 

What is Vietnamese Kitchen? 

200

The use of numbers and facts for persuasion.

What is Statistics / Data? 


200

The element consists of stories and personal accounts. 

What are Anecdotes? 

200

An appeal to the reader's five senses through vivid pictures. 

What is imagery? 

200

Length of Time which SAT readers are allowed to read each essay.

What is 2 minutes? 

200

Type of Sport Justin Plays. 

What is Volleyball? 

300

Establishing crediting by referencing organizations, government or research agencies. 

What is Appeal to Authority? 

300

This element asks questions and prods the reader through questions. It can lay the groundwork for the author to build their argument upon.

What are Rhetorical Questions. 

300

An appeal to one's identity to establish a sense of trust. Often referring to accomplished experts. 

What is Ethos? 

300

A synonym(s) for "idea" 

What is "notion", "issue", or "question"? 

300

Mexico place near this office. 

What is Gordos? 

400

This element addresses counterarguments, paves the way to make for new points, and establishes common ground. 

What is acknowledging the other side / making concessions? 
400

This element gives the reader possibilities and imaginary outcomes. 

What are Hypothetical Situations? 

400
This element provides a recollection from the past. 

What is a flashback?

400

Points students should aim for in the Essay.

What is 21-24 points?
400

Type of sport Lauren and Ian Plays 

What is Badminton? 

500

This element allows readers to understand more complex concepts by comparing them to simpler ones. 

What are Analogies? 

500

This element gives the reader a sense of belonging, thereby including them into a cause and inspiring them into action. 

What is "collective we? 

500

An appeal to the reader's range of emotions.

What is Pathos? 
500

The number of readers who will read your essay.

What is 2? 

500

Type of Sport Kaitlin Plays 

What is soccer?