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Persuasive Language Word Bank

Use these techniques to make an argument clear and convincing. Try them in the practice questions, then look for them in your own persuasive writing. Word bank: alarming, inspiring, unfair, remarkable, distressing, hopeful, appalling, beautiful, neglected, scorching, welcome, relief, must, will, cannot, could, may, might

Four persuasive language techniques

Emotive language uses words that stir feelings. Examples: alarming, inspiring, unfair, remarkable, distressing, hopeful. Rhetorical questions are asked to make readers think, rather than to receive an answer. Example: “Should every student have access to a quiet place to study?” Repetition gives extra emphasis by repeating a key word or phrase. Example: “We need safer paths, safer crossings and safer journeys.” Modal verbs show strength, obligation or possibility. Strong choices include must, will and cannot. Softer choices include could, may and might. Example: “Our school must act” sounds more forceful than “Our school could act.”

Quick practice

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

1.In “The alarming rubbish made the creek look untidy,” write down the two words that are intended to stir the reader’s feelings.

2.Rewrite this statement as a rhetorical question that encourages readers to consider the issue: “Local parks need more shade.”

3.Turn this statement into a rhetorical question: “Too many food scraps are going into landfill.”

4.Strengthen this argument by repeating a key word or phrase: “The town needs a safer cycle path.”

5.Choose the strongest modal verb to complete the sentence: “The council ______ repair the broken footpath promptly.” (could / must / might)

could
must
might

6.Choose the modal verb that presents this action as a possibility, not a certainty: “A community garden ______ bring neighbours together.” (may / will / must)

may
will
must

7.Write one persuasive sentence arguing for more trees in the neighbourhood. Include emotive language, a rhetorical question, repetition and a modal verb.

Handy sentence starters

To introduce a viewpoint: “I am convinced that…” · “There are strong reasons to…” · “The facts suggest…” To add a reason: “Also…” · “A further concern is…” · “More importantly…” To finish with impact: “For these reasons, we should…” · “Now is the time to…” · “Let’s make this change.”

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