How to write persuasively - AFORESTED Flashcards
What does the ‘A’ in AFORESTED stand for?
Alliteration
What is alliteration?
The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
What does the ‘F’ in AFORESTED stand for?
Facts
What are facts in persuasive writing?
Statements that can be proven true or false based on evidence.
What does the ‘O’ in AFORESTED stand for?
Opinions
True or False: Opinions are subjective and cannot be proven true.
True
What does the ‘R’ in AFORESTED stand for?
Rhetorical Questions
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.
What does the ‘E’ in AFORESTED stand for?
Emotive Language
Fill in the blank: Emotive language is used to elicit ______ from the audience.
emotions
What does the ‘S’ in AFORESTED stand for?
Statistics
How are statistics used in persuasive writing?
To provide numerical evidence that supports a claim.
What does the ‘T’ in AFORESTED stand for?
Triples
What are triples in persuasive writing?
A set of three points or examples used to reinforce an argument.
What does the ‘E’ in AFORESTED stand for, when mentioned for the second time?
Examples
Why are examples important in persuasive writing?
They illustrate points and make arguments more relatable.
What does the ‘D’ in AFORESTED stand for?
Direct Address
True or False: Direct address involves speaking directly to the audience using ‘you’.
True
Which letter in AFORESTED represents the use of facts?
F
What is the primary purpose of using rhetorical questions in AFORESTED?
To engage the audience and provoke thought.
