Part C- Persuasive techniques

Question 1

Alliteration

Answer 1

Example:

“Sydney’s slippery slide”

Question 2

Attack

Answer 2

Means criticising an individual or idea
Example:
“her comments are gibberish”

Question 3

Cliche

Answer 3

An overused phrase or argument.
Example:
“Word-class city”

Question 4

Colourful language

Answer 4

“The policy is a dog’s breakfast!”

Question 5

Emotional appeal

Answer 5

Triggers emotional response in audience.
Example:
“Sadly, Aboriginal health and education are responsibilities we still have to address.”

Question 6

Humor

Answer 6

Use of puns, irony, satire, sarcasm,
Example:
“George Bush and his weapons of mass distraction.”