Persuasive Techniques
Types of Travel Writing
Figurative Language
PETER Paragraphs
Random
100

Have you ever wanted to see the world?

Rhetorical question

100

This type of travel writing is short form, informal, and usually written on a small card.

Postcards

100

The mountain was as tall and fierce as a giant.

Simile

100

What is Evidence?

Quotes that support your point

100

What day is the English winter exam on?

Wednesday

200

Picture yourself there. Consider what you could do if you made the trip to Iceland.

Direct address

200

This type of travel writing weighs the pros and cons of a place or event and lets the audience know how they felt about it by rating it.

Travel reviews

200

Beneath the blazing sun, the bustling bazaar brimmed with bright colors.

Alliteration

200

What's the best advice for creating a Point?

Use words from the question

200

Who is the head of the English department?

Mr. Cocksworth

300

Australia is calling you for fun. Australia is calling you for beauty. Australia is calling you for adventure.

Repetition

300

This type of travel writing is a personal record where individuals document their experiences, thoughts, and observations while traveling.

Travel journals

300

As I strolled along the cobblestone streets, the gentle clip-clop of horse hooves echoed through the square.

Onomatopoeia

300

What are key words?

Words from your quote that you can explain further

300

What sport does Mr. Burns coach?

Cricket

400

These beaches will bring tranquility, serenity, and happiness.

Triples/power of 3

400

This type of travel writing is a resource designed to provide information and advice about a specific destination, helping travelers plan their trips effectively.

Travel guides

400

The beach was a golden ribbon, stretching endlessly across the horizon, tying the sky and sea together in a seamless embrace.

Metaphor

400

What happens in the "T" part of PETER?

Techniques are identified

400

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

500

Just last year, I personally witnessed the Dragon Boat Festival in China for myself.

Anecdote

500

This type of travel writing is a concise, informative printed or digital document designed to provide an overview of a destination or service. It utilises persuasive techniques.

Travel brochures 

500

The ancient ruins seemed to sigh in the soft evening breeze, as if sharing their secrets with anyone willing to listen.

Personification

500

What do you need to do in the "R"?

Discuss how your evidence and explanation effect the reader/audience. Consider the author's intention.

500

What does NDM at the NDM Hall stand for?

Neven Du Mont