Persuasive Techniques

The koalas are a special part of our country and we should protect them all. Is an example of ...

• Rhetorical question

• Hyperbole

• Inclusive Language

Using personal pronouns to include the reader or make them feel part of the issue. Is a definition of...

• inclusive language

• modal verbs

• emotive verbs

The poor helpless koalas are under brutal attack. Is an example of ....

• Emotive adjectives

• Facts

• Call to action

Using a lot of adjectives that increase positive or negative emotions. Is a definition of...

• Rule of three

• Emotive adjectives

• Statistics and numbers

Murdering koalas will not solve the problem. Is an example of ....

• Call to action

• facts

• Emotive verbs

Using a statement that widely includes more than what might be true. Is a definition of...

• Rhetorical question

• generalisation

• Anecdote

If the koalas are not culled they will become diseased, starving and helpless. Is an example of...

• statistics and numbers

• Rule of three

• Appeal to logic

Using a personal story to become more relatable to the reader.

• Anecdote

• Rhetorical question

• modal verbs

Using true statements to convince the reader. Is a definition of ...

• inclusive language

• anecdote

• facts

Koalas must be protected. Koalas will continue to to die if we don't do something. Is an example of ...

• modal verbs

• anecdote

• call to action