Persuasive Writing

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Repetition: The reoccurrence of certain words or phrases to emphasise ideas and enhance memorability.

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The reoccurrence of certain words or phrases to emphasise certain ideas, and make them more memorable.

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Example of anaphora:

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“If only I hadn’t gone to the market that day, if only I hadn’t dropped my bag, if only we hadn’t met.”

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More persuasive: You must go to the tuck shop and buy me some nachos.

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You must go to the tuck shop and buy me some nachos.

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More persuasive: I believe adding this missing chapter will improve the novel.

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I believe in telling better stories. I believe adding this missing chapter to the original novel will make it better and better.

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Because it uses repetition and anaphora!

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More persuasive: We need this missing chapter to be published.

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We need this missing chapter to be published.

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Because it uses inclusive language!

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More persuasive for publisher:

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By publishing this missing chapter, your readers will find the story much more enjoyable.

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Because it appeals to the emotions of the intended audience!

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In persuasive writing, the ‘Rule of Three’ means using 3 adjectives or phrases to make ideas memorable.

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Using 3 adjectives or phrases to make ideas memorable.