Open up a word document. Write a paragraph for each persuasive technique in the article. You must do the following;
Identify the technique, give the example and explain how it affects the reader.
Example:
The author uses an emotive language by using the word ‘cruelly’ when referring to the managers of boxing events. This technique has the affect of evoking emotion in the audience making them feel sympathy for the author’s point of view.
Homework: Find an an opinion article online or in a newspaper. Write out the contention in your workbook and identify at least three persuasive techniques and how they effect the reader.