Persuasive language

To emphasize your point, and reinforce an argument, you can do ​ (a)   . As you keep on​ (b)   words or phrases, it creates a familiarity with your main point or message. This eventually stays in the mind of your audience thus making your message more memorable.

• repetition
• rhyme
• hyperbole
• repeating
• exaggerating
• rhymimg

When people emotionally get in touch with you and are swayed by their emotions, they are more likely to agree with you. Through carefully choosing your words, you can evoke emotion from them. It may invite them to feel sympathy, disgust, guilt, anger, or excitement. To do this use ​ (a)  

• emotive language
• opinions
• flattery

​ (a)   language is a technique where you try to create an impression that you and your audience are on the same side and share the same viewpoint. This is effective in persuasive language because you position your audience to agree with you by showing that you belong in a team, campaign, or project that they can be part of. To employ ​ (b)   language use ‘us’, ‘we’, and ‘our’.

• Inclusive
• exclusive
• inclusive
• excluding
• omissive

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______ questions are questions that are asked but not required to be answered. They are often used to get the audience’s attention, imply certain answers, emphasize a point, or guide audiences to draw certain conclusions. When a _____l question is asked, an obvious answer is already posed to a particular issue. You just ask to make the audience think about the same question and realize that your point is rational, and to disagree with it seems foolish.

_______ is the use of exaggeration. It is often used to make a point or emphasize it. Overstating can be effective as your point can be viewed as greater than it actually is and more urgent and important. Using exaggeration can make two things, to communicate value, or make the situation seem worse. By describing an extreme version of events, it creates a dramatic impact. This provokes strong emotional responses from your audience which makes them more likely to accept your viewpoint.

An _____ is a short story involving real-life events. It is used to illustrate a point and simplify complex issues. It triggers imagination thus makes your point more vivid and relatable thus keeps your audience engaged. By providing real stories your persuasive message sounds more realistic, credible, and interesting. It is effective especially when backed up by facts

Quoting ___’s opinions can help your persuasive message sound more credible. Not only does it add substance but also puts more weight on your argument. When people see that an ___ agrees with you, people are influenced and believe that it would be rational to agree with you. Do this by including quotes that refer to ___s who agree with your viewpoint. Make sure that the personalities you will quote are respectable and well-known to make your claim stronger and believable.

Add weight to your argument by incorporating ___and ___into your persuasive message. This is effective especially to an analytical audience. Including ___ and ___ in your message shows that you researched and investigated your claim. It makes you appear that you know what you are talking about. Your message will be seen as valid since ___ and ___ are unquestionable and irrefutable. Make sure that when using ___ and ___ they are accurate and taken from reliable sources.

Using ​ (a)   or ​ (b)   language is effective when persuading others because it makes your message clearer to them. Since it is common for people to use it, they will understand your point easily. Your audience can identify with you and feel as if you are on the same wavelength as them. Moreover, it sounds more friendly and can make your point appear more practical and realistic. To do this you can use slang when delivering your message. 

• colloquial
• informal
• formal
• academic
• impressive
• literary

___ is the use of words beginning with the same letter or sound. ___ is often used in advertising because it helps to create memorable phrases. In persuasive writing, ___ is used to create emphasis