Persuasive Language Techniques

Persuasive Language Techniques

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English

9th Grade

Easy

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Amanda Knott

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Direct address

Back

Speaking directly to the audience using 'you' (e.g. “You’ll love how smooth it feels”).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Emotive language

Back

Words that stir emotions (e.g. “unforgettable,” “magical,” “effortless”).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Alliteration

Back

Repeating the same starting sound to make phrases memorable (e.g. “perfectly pink pen”).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Rhetorical questions

Back

Questions that don’t require an answer but make the audience think (e.g. “Why settle for boring when you can sparkle?”).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Exaggeration (Hyperbole)

Back

Making things sound better or more dramatic (e.g. “The only pen you’ll ever need!”).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Repetition

Back

Repeating key words or phrases to reinforce a message (e.g. “Sparkle, shine, and stand out”).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Statistics or facts

Back

To add credibility (e.g. “Tested by over 1,000 happy customers”).

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