Language of Persuasion (Junior Cert English): Flashcards

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Language of Persuasion
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Thesis statement in persuasion

What the speaker is arguing about

Active imperative voice purpose

Encourages & inspires action; powerful & forceful

Rhetorical questions purpose

Engage audience & encourage them to reflect

Collective pronouns examples

we/us/ours

Collective pronouns purpose

Create rapport with the audience

Anecdotal details purpose

Engage audience & corroborate the point

Factual information purpose

Substantiates the point or argument being made

Emotive language effect

Engages & invigorates the audience

Repetition purpose in persuasion

Reinforces argument / adds emotional weight

Rule of three effect

Reinforces points & makes them memorable

Urgent tone purpose

Encourages action & motivates audience to respond

Powerful conclusion effect

Memorable speech; leaves indelible mark on audience

Exclamation marks purpose

Used for emphasis

Anecdotal detail definition

Brief, personal story used to illustrate a point

Three uses of Language of Persuasion

Advertising, political campaigns, fundraising appeals

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