A FOREST techniques definitions

These two techniques make your points sound more credible. They also make it appear objective and unbiased.

• statistic

• fact

• repetition

• opinion

These techniques make the writing sound catchy and help the audience remember what's been said.

• repetition

• alliteration

• emotive language

• rule of three

This technique appeals to the reader's feelings. In most cases this will be achieved through adjectives.

• fact

• statistic

• opinion

• emotive language

Reader can connect emotionally to stories, testimonies and anecdotes. Or, reader relies on some expert or celebrity on a question.

• opinion

• alliteration

• emotive language

• rule of three

This technique is a direct appeal to the reader and makes them think.

• repetition

• opinion

• rhetorical quesion

• fact

NCC students are diligent, determined and dedicated to doing their best.

• Rule of three

• Alliteration

• Rhetorical question

• Emotive language

Persuasive writing is a ridiculously riotous tool to learn.

• Rhetorical question

• Alliteration

• Rule of three

• Fact

"The issue of women's rights is so important to me because of my childhood - I was not allowed to go to school because I was a girl."

• Repetition

• Fact

• Statistic

• Anecdote/Opinion

This is simply absurd

• Emotive language

• Alliteration

• Anecdote/Opinion

• Fact

51% of UK citizens voted to leave the EU

• Fact

• Opinion

• Statistic

• Rule of three