Persuasive Techniques

Which of the following sentences best uses the facts and statistics technique?

(Two answers)

• The pollution we are emitting is posing a serious threat to our health.

• Of the students surveyed, 95% of felt that there is too much homework.​

• Our health is being threatened by the increased emissions in Adelaide.

• William the Conqueror defeated King Harold's forces in 1066.

Which statement best defines the "Authoritative" persuasive technique?

• A statement made with authority and certainty. 

• A statement made citing evidence.

• A statement that uses TEEL in a paragraph.

• A statement made with uncertainty.

Reference statements add further information to support arguments.​ Which of the following is an example of a reference statement?

• Highly populated countries have experienced a decrease in air quality and public health.​

• Highly populated countries have poor air quality and public health.

• Highly populated countries such as Beijing have experienced a significant decrease in air quality and public health due to the air being polluted by factories.​

• Most highly populated countries have mostly poor air quality and public health.

A solution statement aims to make a recommendation to an issue.​ Which of the following statements uses this persuasive technique?

• An easy way to build a sustainable future is to invest in renewable energy.

• The best way the Adelaide Crows can win more games is by recruiting better players.

• A sustainable future depends on renewable energy.

• The Adelaide Crows need to recruit better players.

Which persuasive technique does the sentence below use?

The Humanities covers many subjects including History, Civics and Geography.

• Authoritative

• Groups of Three

• Reference.

• Solution.

Write a short sentence that uses the "Repetition" persuasive technique.

Which persuasive technique is used in the sentence below?

The Minister for Education has stated that "...students learn best when they are in the classroom."

• Groups of Three

• Solution

• Expert Opinion

• Reference