Persuasive Language

Persuasive language is...

• The language being used when convincing others about something.

• Employed when you want others to believe your viewpoints and conclusions, accept your facts, and get someone to take a certain action.

• To convince readers/listeners of a point of view, and to sway them to their point of view.

• To entertain the audience

Alliteration is...

• the use of words beginning with the same letter or sound, creates emphasis and draws attention to ideas.

• Draws a comparison between two things to illustrate a point.

• A figure of speech in which words repeat at the beginning of successive clauses, phrases, or sentences.

• The repetition of words with similar sounding vowels creates a pleasing sound, emphasising a particular phrase or idea.

'The solution to violence is simple: forbid firearms.' is an example of alliteration

• True

• False

An anaphora is...

• A figure of speech in which words repeat at the beginning of successive clauses, phrases, or sentences.

• Writers often repeat words and phrases to emphasise particular ideas. Throughout a piece of writing, writers might also repeat ideas in the hope this will persuade the audience to agree with them.

What is an anecdote?

• a joke that relies on the different meanings of a word or words that sound similar. Puns can be used to make light of an issue or ridicule a point of view. They are a witty way for writers to criticise their opponents.

• When one thing is described as another, help to persuade by making a comparison between two things.

• A short, personal story which is often used to illustrate a point. It gives the writer an authentic connection to the issue and can be used to engage the reader emotionally.

Emotive Language is...

•  is a phrase used to describe any words that have an emotional effect on an audience. Always consider how language makes you feel.

• Language that is utilised to everyday to make them seem down-to-earth, practical and realistic.

An example of a euphemism is....

• Grandma passed away

• There was collateral damage.

• He was let go.

• Tank was put down.

A rhetorical question is...

• A question that doesn’t need to be answered because the answer is made obvious.

• A question that does need to be answered because the answer isn't made obvious.

• A sarcastic question employed to confuse the audience.

What are the three rhetorical appeals?

• Pathos, Logos and Ethos

• Pagos, Lotos and Ethics.

• Mykonos, Santorini and Asbestos

• Emotions, Logic and Credibility.

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