Persuasive Writing Conventions Flashcards
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Persuasive Writing Conventions
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Promote a strong, single point of view rather than a more balanced argument
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Make direct appeals to the reader/listener (e.g. ‘We need your help…’)
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Make direct appeals to the reader/listener (e.g. ‘We need your help…’)
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Use vivid imagery or examples to engage the reader- either actual pictures or descriptions
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Use varied sentence structure for shock, impact, or elaboration
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Use rhetorical devices (e.g. rhetorical questions, repetition, lists of three)
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Use headings, captions, slogans or logos to engage the reader
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Provide statistics, data, or other numerical measure to persuade the reader
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Use expert evidence or customer reviews to promote the benefits of a product/idea/experience
