Persuasive Writing

[. .] is used to is used to trigger a strong reaction in the audience by appealing to their feelings, and influencing their opinions or attitudes toward the subject.

What is NOT an example of persuasive language?

• "Hi my name is...."

• "I will be telling you my reasons for...."

• "I strongly believe cats are better than dogs because...."

• "I believe dogs are better than cats and I hope you agree...."

What is the modal verb in this sentence and what is it supporting?

"We must protect the environment to ensure a better future."

• Modal verb: "Protect"

  Supporting: "the environment"

• Modal verb: "must"

  Supporting: "protect the environment"

• Modal verb: "ensure"

  Supporting: 'a better future"

• Modal verb: "must"

  Supporting: "protect"

An action/doing word that helps to describe another action

True or False? Modal verbs cannot usually be used alone.

• False

• True

Which of these is an extreme adjective?

• Important

• Tremendous

• Huge

What does the acronym RAC stand for?

• R - Reasoning
  A - Argumentation
  C - Conclusion

• R - Reply
  A - Answer
  C - Counterargument

• R - Restate your position
  A - Argument summary
  C - Closing statement

Which paragraph is the acronym "RAC" used for?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

Which three persuasive language techniques are used in this sentence:

"Does your heart not break at the sight of innocent animals suffering because of litter-infested oceans?"

• • Emotive language
    Rhetorical question
    Pathos

• Emotive language
  Rhetorical question
  Inclusive language

• Rhetorical question
  Hyperbole
  Emotive language

• Rhetorical question

  Emotive language

  Personal pronouns

How many arguments should you present in a persuasive text?

• 5 arguments

• 3 arguments

• 6 arguments

• 2 arguments