persuasive techniques Flashcards by Javier wong

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imperative verbs

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to compel / drive us to …

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employ emotive language

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“quote the phrase” to evoke…

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examples / statistics

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to substantiate that…

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collective pronouns

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to urge / compel us to ____ collectively

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simile / metaphor

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to illustrate …

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rhetorical question

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provoke reflection and encourage action

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optimistic tone

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inspire / motivate

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urgent tone

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call us to take immediate action

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critical tone

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urging readers to question

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negatively / positively connotated words

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“quote the phrase” to show … (e.g. negative/positive impacts of…)

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repetition

(of ideas, not alliteration)

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emphasises that …

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expert endorsement

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lend the credibility of someone to…

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