Persuasive Techniques

Name the technique: To say something is better or worse than it really is.

Name the technique: Using numerical data to support your opinion

What is the technique? "So why don't we all just work together?"

What is the technique? "The helpless animals sleep unprotected, are in constant danger and have nowhere to hide."

What is the technique? "You will feel a million times better if you go to sleep early."

Name the technique: Stating 3 examples when making a point.

Name the technique: A true statement NOT an opinion.

What is the technique? "For instance, I try to practise hitting the ball against a wall to improve my tennis skills."

What is the technique? "98% of students have a mobile phone."

Name the technique: A question that does not need an answer.

What is the technique? "We all should protect the environment for our future children."

Name the technique: Repeating key ideas or restating words

What is the technique? "Even if it costs me my blood, sweat and tears."

Name the technique: A short personal story

Name the technique: Using pronouns such as ‘we’, ‘us’ and ‘our’

Name the technique: Using words directed to the reader like ‘you’ and ‘yours’

Name the technique: Use of strong words (normally adjectives and adverbs)