Persuasive Techniques and Their Effects

The video tutorial introduces a mnemonic, 'mad father's crotch,' to help remember 15 persuasive techniques. The teacher uses an iguana as a fun example to demonstrate these techniques, aiming to persuade viewers to set it free. The video explains each technique in detail and provides guidance on practicing them effectively. It also offers tips for applying these techniques in exams, emphasizing the importance of using multiple techniques for higher marks.

What is the mnemonic used to remember the 15 persuasive techniques?

• Mad Father's Crotch

• Techniques Galore

• Forest

• Persuasive Power

How many techniques are included in the 'Mad Father's Crotch' mnemonic?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 8

What animal is used in the example to demonstrate persuasive writing?

• A dolphin

• A tiger

• An iguana

• A parrot

What is the iguana trying to persuade the narrator to do?

• Give it a new habitat

• Feed it more

• Let it out of the zoo

• Take it home

Which technique involves using a comparison with 'like' or 'as'?

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

What technique is demonstrated by the phrase 'a jewel of nature'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Which technique uses exaggerated statements for effect?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Anecdote

• Simile

What is the purpose of using emotive language in persuasive writing?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To evoke emotions

• To confuse

Which technique involves asking a question to engage the audience?

• Anecdote

• Opinion

• Rhetorical question

• Direct address

What is the effect of using repetition in persuasive writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To emphasize a point

• To create humor

• To introduce new ideas