Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing techniques:
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Alliteration
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Anecdote
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Attacks
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Rhetorical questions
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Appeals
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Expert opinion
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Generalisation
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Repetition
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Metaphors and similes
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Hyperbole
Example
It will be the end of civilization as we
know it.
There’s a million reasons the proposal
won’t work.
The decision was a kick in the guts for
workers everywhere.
He was as fit as a fiddle.
That decision was hideously brutal.
It’s a problem that we can’t turn away
from.
Technique
How is it persuasive?
The government’s decision is nothing
short of disgraceful and will cause untold
trauma and anguish for those involved.
Can’t you do anything right?
It’s a more humane, more sensible
option.
The money is a drop in the bucket
compared to what the government
spends on other services.
According to a recent survey, 67% of
Australians agree.
Professor Andrew Horner once described
the proposal as a ‘disgrace’.
Surely, we all agree that this is the right
course of action.
Formulating arguments
Should children be paid for good grades?
Should children be paid for chores?
Should students be required to wear uniforms?
Should students be able to choose their seats?
Persuade your teacher to let the class have a party.