Persuasive Language Part 1 | Persuasive Writing

The video tutorial introduces persuasive writing, focusing on language devices that enhance persuasion. It covers emotive language, which evokes emotions to sway opinions, and modal verbs, which adjust certainty levels in arguments. The tutorial also discusses involving the reader through personal pronouns to create a connection, and using rhetorical questions to provoke thought and illustrate points. These techniques collectively aim to make writing more convincing.

What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

• To inform the reader

• To describe a process

• To convince the reader of an idea or opinion

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is an example of emotive language?

• The book is on the table.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The brave soldier fought valiantly.

• The cat sat on the mat.

How does the use of high modality words affect a statement?

• It makes the statement more confusing.

• It makes the statement more entertaining.

• It makes the statement less certain.

• It increases the certainty of the statement.

Which of the following is a high modality word?

• May

• Will

• Could

• Might

What is the effect of using personal pronouns in persuasive writing?

• It creates a personal connection with the reader.

• It distances the reader from the topic.

• It makes the writing more formal.

• It confuses the reader.

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question in persuasive writing?

• To provide an answer

• To confuse the reader

• To make the reader think

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?

• How do you solve this problem?

• What time is it?

• Can we really afford not to build a library?

• Where is the nearest store?