Persuasive Techniques for Your Video

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

• To amuse and engage the reader

• To provide information on a subject

• To persuade the reader to agree with the author

• To share a personal story or experience

Persuasive writing presents _____ that support the writer's stance in a way that encourages readers to change their thinking.

Which of the following words is NOT commonly used in persuasive writing to describe a topic or evidence?

• specifically

• ambiguous

• disastrous

• trustworthy

Provide an example of a persuasive phrase that urges the audience to take action.

Which transitional word or phrase is used for showing similarity?

Which transitional word or phrase is used for adding information?

Which transitional word or phrase is used for contrasting ideas

Which transitional word or phrase is also used for contrasting ideas?

_____ involves leveraging the authority and credentials of the writer or speaker to persuade the audience.

_____ is a persuasive strategy that appeals to the audience's emotions to convince them.