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Persuasive Techniques

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  • Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
    Makes it more relatable; more engaging
  • Using the same key word/phrase to make an argument more memorable
    Repetion or Rule of 3
  • "without a doubt," "absolutely" and "greatest" are all examples of...
    extreme language or hyperbole
  • Which one involves facts and statistics? (ETHOS/PATHOS/LOGOS)
    Logos
  • Uses exaggeration or overstatement to make information more dramatic
    A hyperbole
  • Surgeon, Joshua Aaron, believes "regular checkups are key in early detection" (ETHOS/PATHOS/LOGOS)
    Ethos
  • What is the effect of using direct address?
    The audience feels included and involved
  • What is an anecdote?
    A personal story used to create empathy/emotion
  • 'Are you kidding me?' This is an example of...
    Rhetorical Question
  • Name any persuasive technique
    Answers will vary
  • "One in every five babies born in Ireland is born with a tail." This is an example of...
    A statistic
  • Words/phrases intended to make viewers feel certain emotions
    Emotive language
  • "My childhood was a prison." This is an example of...
    A metaphor