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Persuasive Strategies/Techniques. Part One. Strategies for Persuasive Writing. Claim. State your argument directly. Example: I am going to convince you that our school needs healthier lunch options. Big Names.
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Part One • Strategies for Persuasive Writing
Claim • State your argument directly. • Example: I am going to convince you that our school needs healthier lunch options.
Big Names • The use of important people or experts to make your argument seem more convincing. Example: Celebrities, like Oprah and Will Smith, have helped and donated in times of crisis. This is why it is important that you become involved too.
Logos • Incorporation of facts, numbers, and information. Example: Did you know that the average school lunch has…..
Pathos • Appealing to people’s emotions; happy, sad, or angry, to help your argument. Example: With your support, children won’t have to be without food, clothing, and other essential items.
Ethos • Building a trust with your audience, getting them to believe you. Example: Believe me, I have been a teacher for 10 years, and know that school lunches are unhealthy.
Kairos • Convince your audience that this issue is of high importance and priority, and they have limited time to act. Example: This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, you must act now to make a difference.
Research • The use of reliable research to support your argument.
Part Two Images as Persuasion: Propaganda
Five Techniques • 1- Bandwagon • 2- Testimonial • 3-Transfer • 4-Repetition • 5- Emotional Words
Bandwagonpersuading people to do something by letting them know others are doing it.
Transferusing the names or pictures of famous people to persuade you, but not using direct quotes.
Testimonialusing the words of a famous person to persuade you.
Emotional words words that will make you feel strongly about someone or something.
Take a guess at what propaganda technique are used in the next few advertisements.
Answer: Transfer and Emotional Why: Incorporation of famous cartoon character and appealing to your hunger.
Answer: Bandwagon and Repetition Why: Makes it look popular and a ‘must have’. Also, image is repeated several times.