Persuasive Techniques

Repetition is saying something repeatedly. What is the purpose of using repetition in persuasive writing?

• To correct grammatical errors

• To confuse the reader

• To make the author's point of view stand out

• To make the text longer

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Rhetorical questions are questions asked to make a point, rather than get an answer. What are rhetorical questions used for in persuasive texts?

• To require an answer from the reader

• To make the text more humorous

• To make the reader think about the issue from the author's point of view

• To provide direct information

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How do appeals to reason help in persuading the audience?

• By making the author seem emotional

• By inviting the audience to use logic

• By referencing expert opinions

• By repeating the same words for effect

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Loaded language are words with strong bad or good associations (think inexpensive vs. cheap). What is the effect of using loaded language in a text?

• To make the text more official

• To encourage logical thinking

• To simplify complex concepts

• To trigger the reader's feelings about a subject

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Parallelism is the repetition of similar words, phrases, sentences, or grammatical structure. What does parallelism in writing achieve?

• It provides answers to questions

• It introduces new ideas

• It makes the text shorter

• It emphasizes the author's point

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How are appeals to emotion used in persuasive texts?

• They are only used in informational texts.

• They attempt to persuade readers by triggering their feelings about a subject.

• These appeals can make the author relatable and seem caring

• They show the author does not care how you feel.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What purpose do appeals to authority serve in a persuasive text?

• • They reference expert opinions. These appeals can make the author’s point of view seem more official or trustworthy.

• They reference anyone's opinions. These appeals can make the author’s point of view seem more official or trustworthy

• They tell the reader that they do not have any authority on the topic.

• They show the reader the author does not know what they are talking about.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8