Year 9 Persuasive Language | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

"Homework is harmful to adolescents." says Childhood Psychologist Dr. Hom Ework' is an example of...

Using an expert / expert opinion.

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Lose 50 points!

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Win 25 points!

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fairy

Take points!

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Lose 15 points!

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lifesaver

Give 10 points!

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fairy

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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The intended effect of personal pronouns / inclusive language is...

To make the reader feel encouraged because they become included. This may also make them feel responsible to recommend the action or belief of the writer.

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The intended effect of using statistics and data is...

This is particularly powerful because the reader feels they cannot argue with facts and statistics.

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What is Hyperbole?

Exaggeration! Using language that exaggerates the problem or situation.

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What is the rule of 3?

This is when different adjectives are used in conjunction to create emphasis.

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Statistics and data are...

Using numbers and facts to provide convincing information.

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What is an ancedote?

Short accounts of events told in brief stories.

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What is the intended effect of an ancedote?

It is intended to create a sympathetic response with a friendly persuasive effect.

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What is the intended effect of alliteration?

Alliteration gives the writing a more rhythmical and memorable quality.

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The use of words such as "we", "you", "us" and "our" is known as...

Personal Pronouns / Inclusive Language

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What is the intended effect of using an expert opinion?

Experts are often referenced to make one side of an issue seem stronger and more believable.

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"95% of students love homework" is an example of...

Statistics and data.

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thief

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Other team loses 25 points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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What is the intended effect of repetition?

It emphasizes key parts of the writer’s arguments or ideas. It helps the reader remember the main points.

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