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Browse our collection of persuasive language worksheets and other resources. Persuasive language aims to convince the reader of an idea or an opinion. To be persuasive, we must choose our words carefully. There are several persuasive language devices and techniques that can help, including modality, hyperbole, similes, metaphors, rhetorical questions, using facts, alliteration and involving the reader. Watch our Persuasive Language Video Series. Find more resources at Persuasive Writing (Writing).

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Hyperbole Sentence Match

Match sentence fragments to create hyperbole.

Identify & Explain Hyperbole

Explain the hyperbole used in each sentence.

Writing Evaluative Words

Make lists of evaluative language to match the pictures given.

Identifying Evaluative Language

Find the evaluative language used in each sentence.

Sorting Evaluative Language

Show whether the evaluative words are positive or negative.

Plan for Persuasive Language

A planning sheet to help students plan to use persuasive devices in their writing.

Persuasive Devices Poster Set

A poster set explaining 7 different persuasive devices, such as alliteration, emotive language & exaggeration.

Phone Advert: Persuasive Devices

Analyse the ad for a phone. What persuasive devices have been used?

Soccer Camp Advert: Persuasive Devices

Analyse the ad for a soccer camp. What persuasive devices have been used?

Fun Fair Advert: Persuasive Devices

Analyse the ad for a fun fair. What persuasive devices have been used?

Bike Advert: Persuasive Devices

Analyse the ad for a bike. What persuasive devices have been used?

Animal Shelter Advert: Persuasive Devices

Analyse the ad for the animal shelter. What persuasive devices have been used?