📝 Part 1: Identifying Persuasive Features

1. What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

To tell a story

To convince someone to agree with your opinion

To describe something

To give instructions

2. Which of these are features of persuasive writing? (Check all that apply)

Clear position or opinion

Supporting arguments with evidence

Emotive language

Rhetorical questions

Random facts

Strong opening and closing statements

3. A rhetorical question is:

A question that needs a detailed answer

A question asked to make the reader think, not to get an answer

A question about grammar

A very difficult question

🔍 Part 2: Analysing Persuasive Text

Read this persuasive paragraph:

"New Zealand is the most beautiful country in the world! With stunning mountains, pristine beaches, and unique wildlife, how could anyone disagree? Our country offers adventure around every corner, from bungee jumping in Queenstown to swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Islands. Don't you think every family should experience the magic of Aotearoa? New Zealand truly is paradise on Earth."

4. What is the writer's main opinion in this paragraph?

5. Find and write down the rhetorical questions from the paragraph:

6. List three pieces of evidence the writer uses to support their opinion:

7. Circle the emotive words in this list that appear in the paragraph:

stunning

ordinary

beautiful

magic

boring

paradise

✏️ Part 3: Creating Persuasive Sentences

8. Choose a topic and write a strong opening statement for a persuasive speech:

Topic ideas: Why pets are the best companions, Why we should have longer school holidays, Why recycling is important, Why reading is better than watching TV

My chosen topic: ________________________

9. Write three strong arguments to support your opinion:

10. Write a rhetorical question related to your topic:

11. Create a powerful closing statement for your persuasive speech:

🎯 Part 4: Persuasive Language Techniques

12. Match each persuasive technique with its example:

1. Emotive language

2. Statistics/Facts

3. Rhetorical question

4. Strong opinion

A. "Don't you want to help save our planet?"

B. "This is absolutely the best choice!"

C. "Studies show that 90% of students agree"

D. "This heartbreaking situation must end"

13. Fill in the blanks with persuasive words:

Recycling is _____________ important for our environment. Every New Zealander should _____________ participate in recycling programmes. How can we _____________ ignore the _____________ damage we're causing to our beautiful planet?

Word bank: absolutely, definitely, possibly, terrible, slight, amazing

14. Rewrite this boring sentence to make it more persuasive:

Boring sentence: "Books are good to read."