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AFORESTPERCH devices

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  • Why is hyperbole (exaggeration) persuasive? How does it work?
    It makes an issue seem more extreme and concerning.
  • The meal is completely vegan and contains key nutrients.
    Facts
  • Are you better off than you were four years ago?
    Rhetorical question
  • 'Our, we, us, you' are examples of __________.
    Personal pronouns
  • If he doesn’t answer the phone right now I will explode!
    Hyperbole
  • I think inclusion is important in order to achieve equity. I believe diverse voices are critical to the growth of our communities.
    Opinion
  • 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.
  • I heard bombs, gunfire and explosions. My brothers and I ran into our parents’ arms for protection. I was 10 years old.
    Anecdote
  • 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
  • What is high modality language?
    Strong, definitive words such as ‘always’ or ‘never’ used to reinforce the strength of an argument.
  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
    Triplet
  • Think about those poor, neglected animals!
    Emotive language
  • The top 1% of Americans earn 39 times more than the bottom 90%.
    Statistic
  • Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!
    Repetition
  • Use of exaggerated language is called_______________.
    Hyperbole
  • Civil Rights are Human Rights and Human Rights are Environmental Rights … NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT.
    Call to action
  • If you were waiting for the perfect time to seize this opportunity, the time is now. Act today!
    Call to action
  • You are failing us.
    Personal pronoun
  • You are the most beautiful person I've ever seen!
    Hyperbole
  • The ozone layer is getting weaker and the planet is getting hotter.
    Facts
  • These innocent and vulnerable children are starving.
    Emotive language
  • We MUST act!
    High modality
  • The idea of cutting our emissions in half in 10 years only gives us a 50% chance of staying below 1.5 degrees.
    Statistics
  • Why is repetition a persuasive technique? How does it work?
    It emphasises and reinforces particular ideas so they stick in the audience's mind.
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