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anecdote |
Much to my amusement, he told a funny anecdote.
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rhetorical |
A rhetorical device, such as a question, is used for effect rather than to get an answer.
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question |
He was reluctant to answer my question.
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quotes |
Using quotes from 'experts' helps the audience to believe what you are saying.
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emotional |
He made an emotional appeal for information.
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appeal |
He made an emotional appeal for information.
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metaphor |
Metaphors allow the audience to relate a difficult description to something they may know.
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simile |
Simile involves describing something by comparing it with something else.
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hyperbole |
Hyperbole is an exaggeration used for effect.
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repetition |
When words or phrases are repeated for effect we call it repetition.
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alliteration |
Alliteration involves words that begin with the same sound.
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opinion |
To be objective is to give an opinion not based on personal feeling but on fact.
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colloquialism |
A colloquialism is a word or phrase used in spoken language but NOT in written language.
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inclusive |
Words like 'we', 'us' and 'our' helps the audience to feel like you are including them in the discussion on the issue.
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language |
The TV censor cut out the bad language.
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euphemism |
Pushing up daisies is a euphemism for dying.
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attack |
An 'attack' is used to draw attention to the opposition and what they represent to make the other side look more appealing to the audience.
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cliche |
'It's raining cats and dogs' is an overused cliche to mean it is raining heavily.
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Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
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Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Persuasive techniques
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: Persuasive techniques
Handwriting worksheets: Persuasive techniques
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