Rhetorical Devices

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What is persuasive writing?

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Writing that tries to change a person's mind or opinion.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince your audience that your point of view is correct.

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When writing a persuasive writing piece, what is the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Your audience

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At least how many details and reasons should be included in our persuasive writing?

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3 or more

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In what situation would persuasive writing be the best choice?

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Writing to ask your mom for pancakes for every meal

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The quote by Winston Churchill in the picture is an example of what persuasive technique?

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Repetition

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What persuasive technique involves using statistics and facts to support your argument?

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Use of evidence

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Global warming is real! Because of carbon emissions, there is a hole in the Ozone layer! This is an example of ...

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Cause and effect

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We might have to stay home forever if you don't do what I say! This is an appeal to what? Options: Love, Money, Family values, Fear

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Fear

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggeration