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• Fact - statement that can be proven with evidence

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• Opinion - statement of a person's belief, value, views which may or may not be true
• Propaganda Techniques - refers to the proliferation of ideas and information to influence others' current beliefs
• Bandwagon - encourages people to be part of a certain group that follows the trend
• Glittering Generalities - using terms such as great, best, and freedom to evoke positive feelings
• Name Calling - links a person/product to a negative image or unpleasant label
• Plain Folk = ordinary people are used to advertise a product
• Testimonial - uses well-known personalities to promote
• Transfer / Building a mental image - influencing people by showing what the world or life would be like when you choose the product
• Propaganda Techniques

  • Bandwagon
  • Glittering Generalities
  • Name Calling
  • Plain Folk
  • Testimonial
  • Transfer / Building a mental image
• Persuasive Speech - informative speech in which the speaker convinces the auidencne
• Persuasive Speech elements

  • Logos
  • Pathos
  • Ethos
• Ethos - appeals to credibility and character
• Logos - appeals to logic and reasoning
• Pathos - appeals to emotions
• Alliteration - repetition of words starting with the same intial first letter
• Emotive Language - words/phrases that change a sentence's feel by evoking particular emotional reaction
• Expert's Opinion - using expert's opinions or their own opinions to give further weight to the argument
• Hyperbole - uses exterme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis
• Repetition - repetition of words, phrases, and ideas can be used to reinforce an argument
• Rhetorical Question - a question where the answer is obvious can help lead readers to a specific conclusion
• Statistics/Facts - factual data used in a persuasive way
• Imperative/Command - instructional lanuage
• Groups of three adjectives - when 3 adjectives/phrases are used together to make them stand out
• Persuasive Writing Format

  • Introduction
  • Body
  • Conclusion
• Persuasive Techniques

  • Alliteration
  • Hyperbole
  • Statistics/Facts
  • Emotive Language
  • Repetition
  • Imperative/Command
  • Expert's Opinion
  • Rhetorical Question
  • Groups of 3 adjectives
• Outhine Bounyavong - author of "Sacrifice" and his works often focus on themes of love, tradition, and sacrifice