Persuasive Writing Techniques Flashcard

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Purpose of emotive language in persuasive writing?

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Evokes strong emotions and influences opinions.

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Emotive word in 'A courageous woman escaped shark-infested waters'

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Courageous

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Effect of removing emotive language?

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Reduces emotional impact.

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Example of high modality:

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Will

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Low modality in persuasive writing suggests:

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Uncertainty

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Involving the reader in persuasive writing helps by making the issue more personal.

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By making the issue more personal

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Personal pronoun that involves the reader:

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You

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Technique connecting author & reader

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Involving the reader with personal pronouns

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Main function of rhetorical questions in persuasive texts?

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To illustrate a point or provoke thought.

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Why are rhetorical questions effective in persuasion?

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They make the reader agree with the author's point.