Persuasive Writing
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Persuasive Writing. Purpose. The writer attempts to persuade the reader by trying to convince the reader to accept their point of view. Persuasive Writing Structure. Persuasive Writing Techniques. P ersonal pronouns A lliteration P uns E xaggeration R hetorical questions. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Persuasive Writing
Persuasive WritingThe writer attempts to persuade the reader by trying to convince the reader to accept their point of view.Purpose
Persuasive Writing StructureCause and effectOpposing viewAction verbsRepetitionStatistics and FactsEmotive Language
Persuasive Writing TechniquesPersonal pronounsAlliterationPunsExaggerationRhetorical questions
Just remember COARSE PAPER
Using words like we, you, our and us to make your audience think you are talking only to them.
Eg. Together, we can make a difference.Personal pronouns
Words or phrases are repeated so that they stick in the readers mind.
e.g. remember what is was like to be at school; remember how much work you had?
Repetition Repetition Repetition
Repetition
Words can be used to make the reader feel a certain emotion, like sadness or anger.
e.g. We are the poor, helpless childrenwho are forced to do hours and hoursof homework every night.Emotive Language
When information is given that is over the top, or slightly untrue.
e.g. If I get one more piece ofhomework, I am going to move to themoon!Exaggeration
Using questions that dont need an answer to get the reader to think.
e.g. Could you live with yourself if you missed out on this opportunity?
Rhetorical questions
When truthful information is givento back up a point.
e.g. 95% of pupils feel that there is toomuch homework.Facts and Statistics
Action verbs encourage the reader to do something quickly and convey a sense of urgency and command.
When you get home, go to your fridge and have a look at the amount of sugar and fatty foods in it. Ask yourself, are you doing the right thing for your family?
I urge you all to
do something now!Action verbs
Refuting an opposing view.
Although some people think , I feel this misses the point as
Opposing view
Smoking leads to cancer.
Eating too much junk food makes us fat.
Speed and you will be caught.
Cause and effect
Play on words. Puns grab attention and create rapport by using humour.
Eg. If you have a fear of hurdles, you just need to get over it.
Puns
Repeating the consonant sounds at the beginning ofwords to make them stand out.
Eat Yo Yos. Theyre yummy in your mouth!Alliteration
