Using a Range of Persuasive Devices (1)

Overview:

Students use a variety of persuasive language devices. Designed for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and understand 10 common persuasive language devices.
• Choose the appropriate persuasive device to write convincing sentences.
• Practise using a range of persuasive devices to influence an audience.

How the Activity Works:

Students are provided with a list of various persuasive language devices such as rhetorical questions, emotive language, alliteration, and exaggeration. Students practise using these devices by writing persuasive sentences for different topics. For example, for the topic "Dogs allowed in cafés and restaurants," students might write:

Rhetorical Question: "Shouldn't our furry friends be welcome to join us for a meal?"

Emotive Language: "Imagine the joy of enjoying your morning coffee with your loyal companion by your side."

Exaggeration: "Banning dogs from cafés is like banning happiness itself!"

This activity encourages students to practise and combine multiple persuasive techniques to create more compelling and engaging arguments.