Persuasive writing techniques

Repeat key words or phrases to help key themes and arguments stick in the mind of your audience.

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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

Using a list of three things for effect and to make a dramatic point.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Use the superlative form of the adjective to add strength to your argument and make your writing more believable.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A question that does not require an answer. This has the effect of involving the reader and making them think about the issue or the product you

are promoting.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Make the reader sit up and listen to your argument by shocking them with pictures or powerful words and phrases.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Addressing the reader directly using you, we, us, our.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The use of little stories or examples to illustrate your message and the issue more realistic for the reader.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Use of informal language. Use of colloquial or chatty phrases to make the writer or speaker seem more normal or relatable.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Providing the names of respectable and well known professionals, organisations, groups of people to add substance and weight to your argument and help make people believe you.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Imagery, similes, metaphors and personification add to the experience you are trying to create for the reader.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5