Persuasive Devices: Superhero Ad

Overview:

An activity where students read an advertisement for a store selling superhero outfits and identify the persuasive devices used. Designed for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and understand common persuasive devices used in advertisements.
• Analyse how persuasive language is used to influence the audience.
• Improve critical reading skills by identifying persuasive techniques in real-world examples.

How the Activity Works:

Students read the advertisement for superhero outfits and identify various persuasive devices such as emotive language, rhetorical questions, repetition, and exaggeration. They then explain how each device is used to persuade the audience. This activity helps students develop their analytical skills and become more aware of the persuasive techniques used in advertising.