Year 12 Persuasive Writing Recap

What does it mean to ‘persuade'?

• To argue

• To justify

• To agree or disagree

• All of the above

Select the correct list of different styles of persuasive writing.

• Poetry, narrative, letter, speech

• Letter, speech, article, leaflet

• Anecdote, article, leaflet, speech

Which style of writing would include a ‘conclusion'? Select all that apply.

• Letter

• Article

• Speech

• Leaflet

Select the correct group for persuasive devices.

• Facts and Stats, expert opinions, hyperbole, emotive language

• Facts and Stats, expert opinions, jargon, sensationalism

• Facts and Stats, expert opinions, anaphora, volta

• Facts and Stats, expert opinions, anecdotes, enjambment

What is the most dominant device being used in this example: ‘It was truly a devastating tragedy that began a chain of life-changing events’?

• Metaphor

• Emotive language

• Hyperbole

• Imagery

What is the difference between a ‘speech text’ and a ‘speech script’?

• One includes words and the other doesn't

• One includes only text. The other includes text and images

• One is just the words to be spoken. The other includes non-verbal communication too

When writing a speech, what is a basic structure that you could follow? Select all the relevant parts.

• Intro and conclusion

• Main points separated into paragraphs

• Narrative hook

• Recommendation

• Quotes from notable people

What are 2 important factors to consider when composing a speech?

• Audience and purpose

• Location and time

• Length of speech and pauses used

What is a narrative hook?

• Hooks your main topic into your intro

• Hooks the audience into your writing or speech

• Hooks your audience into your call to action

If you were writing a speech and the topic was local recycling, what could be a call to action be?