Persuasive & Argumentative Techniques

"So why don't people stop hunting?"

Is an example of which persuasive technique?

• Alliteration

• Rhetorical Question

• Emotive language

• Question and Answer

"The week and defenseless children..."

Is an example of which persuasive technique?

• Power of Three

• Hyperbole

• Emotive language

• Facts

"Learning online is exhausting, draining and difficult"

Is an example of which persuasive technique?

• Power of Three

• Hyperbole

• Direct Address

• Statistics

"Professor Craig from Oxford University confirmed that the education system needs to be adapted to include children of all learning styles."

Is an example of which persuasive technique?

• Expert Opinion

• Hyperbole

• Superlative

• Statistics

"98% of people agree that wearing a mask for prolonged periods of time affects their breathing."

Is an example of which persuasive technique?

• Hyperbole

• Statistics

• Superlative

• Expert Opinion

Direct Address is when the writer or speaker...

• uses the name of the person they are speaking to/ writing about

• discusses topics that interest the reader/ audience

• uses emotive language

• includes the audience/reader by using personal pronouns

What is an anecdote?

• A phrase or idea repeated throughout the speech or text for emphasis

• An visual example used to clarify the writer/ speaker's point

• A short personal story about the topic used to add authenticity

• When the writer/ speaker gives their opinion on the topic

"I have a never-ending amount of assignments due today alone!"

Is an example of which persuasive technique?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Superlative

• Expert Opinion

The sentence: "The classic rollercoaster ride is the greatest invention known to man." Includes a superlative.

• True

• False

Which option is NOT a purpose of writing to argue?

• Convince

• Entertain

• Persuade