Persuasive

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Persuasive Language – Key Ideas Definition: Persuasive language is used to convince or influence someone to think, feel, or act in a certain way. ⸻ Techniques of Persuasive Language 1. Rhetorical Questions • Questions that don’t need an answer but make the reader think. • Example: “Do we really want our city to stay polluted?” 2. Emotive Language • Words that make the reader feel strong emotions. • Example: “This heart-breaking problem affects thousands of innocent children.” 3. Repetition • Repeating words or phrases to emphasize a point. • Example: “We must act now. We must act fast. We must act together.” 4. Facts and Statistics • Using evidence to convince the reader. • Example: “Over 70% of people in the city rely on public transport.” 5. Inclusive Language • Words like “we”, “our”, “us” to make the reader feel involved. • Example: “Together, we can make a difference.” 6. Exaggeration / Hyperbole • Overstating something to make it sound more important. • Example: “This is the most urgent issue our generation has ever faced!”