Persuasive speech language 22 techniques

These two techniques make your point sound more credible.

They also make it appear objective and unbiased.

• statistic

• fact

• repetition

• opinion

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

• repetition

• alliteration

• emotive language

• rule of three

This technique appeals to your audience's feelings.

• fact

• statistic

• opinion

• emotive language

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

• repetition

• opinion

• rhetorical quesion

• fact

Name the two persuasive techniques being used here: 'Dalkeith High Pupils are diligent, determined and dedicated to doing their best.'

• Rule of three

• Alliteration

• Rhetorical question

• Emotive language

Name the persuasive technique: 'Persuasive writing is a ridiculously riotous tool to learn.'

• Rhetorical question

• Alliteration

• Rule of three

• Fact

Name the persuasive technique: "School uniform is very uncomfortable because the tie feels tight around my neck."

• Repetition

• Fact

• Statistic

• Opinion

Name the TWO persuasive techniques: 'The mere thought of biting into and crunching through the hard shell of bug is revolting, stomach churning, and totally and utterly terrifying for some.'

• Emotive language

• Alliteration

• Rule of Three

• Fact

Name the persuasive technique: '51% of UK citizens voted to leave the EU'

• Fact

• Opinion

• Statistic

• Rule of three

Name the persuasive technique: 'Will things never change?'

• Rhetorical question

• Fact

• Emotive language

• Opinion