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Civil Rights are Human Rights and Human Rights are Environmental Rights … NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT.
Call to action
I heard bombs, gunfire and explosions. My brothers and I ran into our parents’ arms for protection. I was 10 years old.
Anecdote
You are failing us.
Personal pronoun
The idea of cutting our emissions in half in 10 years only gives us a 50% chance of staying below 1.5 degrees.
Statistics
I think inclusion is important in order to achieve equity. I believe diverse voices are critical to the growth of our communities.
Opinion
If we don’t move soon, we’re all going to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?
Rhetorical question
The top 1% of Americans earn 39 times more than the bottom 90%.
Statistic
Why is hyperbole (exaggeration) persuasive? How does it work?
It makes an issue seem more extreme and concerning.
We MUST act!
High modality
What is high modality language?
Strong, definitive words such as ‘always’ or ‘never’ used to reinforce the strength of an argument.
Why is repetition a persuasive technique? How does it work?
It emphasises and reinforces particular ideas so they stick in the audience's mind.
What is an anecdote?
A very short story that is relevant to the topic that adds personal experience to the topic, making the speaker more relatable.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Triplet
Are you better off than you were four years ago?
Rhetorical question
You are the most beautiful person I've ever seen!
Hyperbole
The ozone layer is getting weaker and the planet is getting hotter.
Facts
