Persuasive Writing Practice

Persuasive Writing Practice

By Emily Schofield

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the three persuasive techniques we investigated?

• Ethos, pathology, logic

• Ethos, pathos, logos

• Ethics, pathics, logics

• Ethos, pathos, logies

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Ethos appeals to:

• Emotion

• Credibility

• Logic

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Pathos appeals to:

• Emotion

• Credibility

• Logic

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Logos appeals to:

• Emotion

• Credibility

• Logic

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“You should definitely get help with your debt, & I say that as somebody with over 30 years experience of debt counselling.” 

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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"You won't find any deer along this road. In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven't seen a single one."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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"I'm not just invested in this community - I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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"You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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"Research compiled by analysts from NASA, as well as organizations from five other nations with space programs, suggests that a moon colony is viable with international support."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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"If my age doesn't convince you that I know what I'm talking about, at least consider that I am your grandfather and I only want the best for you."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Open Ended

Why do we try to persuade people?

Open Ended

In which situations might it be necessary to persuade someone? Provide two possible scenarios.

Re-write the following sentences using powerful language

How can you make it persuasive?​

Open Ended

That tree is big

Open Ended

I am tired today

Open Ended

I like this TV show

Open Ended

You are a good friend

The structure of your writing can be just as important as what you are saying

What about structure?

Open Ended

Create a persuasive paragraph (using OREO structure, at least four sentences) arguing why your favourite singer/band is the best in the world:

Can you persuade the opposite?

That shows true persuasive talent!

Open Ended

Create a persuasive paragraph (using OREO structure, at least four sentences) arguing why your favourite singer/band is the WORST in the world:

Poll

Who did you find the most inspirational?

• Dylan Allcott

• Malala Yousafzai

• Jane Goodall

• Adam Goodes

Multiple Choice

Which AFL team did Adam Goodes play for?

• Adelaide Crows

• Brisbane Lions

• Sydney Swans

• Collingwood

Multiple Choice

What kind of animal did Jane Goodall primarily help/work with?

• Orangutans

• Lions

• Baboons

• Chimpanzees

Multiple Choice

Which year did Dylan Alcott win Australian of the Year?

• 2021

• 2022

• 2020

• 2023

Multiple Choice

Which country was Malala from?

• Pakistan

• Uzbekistan

• Afghanistan

• Iraq

Open Ended

Who do you want to investigate for your inspirational person? Why?

Open Ended

Is there anything that you need further help with at the moment?