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

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