DAFOREST Techniques Worksheet

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Persuasive writing techniques illustration

📚 Part 1: Identifying DAFOREST Techniques

1. Read the following statement: "Nine out of ten dentists recommend this toothpaste." Which DAFOREST technique is being used?

Direct Address

Statistics

Opinion

Emotive Language

2. "You need to act now before it's too late!" This quote demonstrates which technique?

Alliteration

Facts

Direct Address

Rhetorical Question

3. Which of the following are examples of emotive language? (Select all that apply)

Devastating

The temperature is 15°C

Heartbreaking

Triumphant

4. "Wouldn't you want the best for your family?" This is an example of a:

Fact

Rhetorical Question

Statistic

Opinion

✏️ Part 2: Creating DAFOREST Examples

5. Write your own example of Direct Address for an advert selling mobile phones:

6. Create a statistic (real or fictional) that could be used to promote recycling:

7. Write a rhetorical question that could be used in a speech about climate change:

8. Fill in the blanks with appropriate DAFOREST techniques:

D - ________________ A - ________________ F - ________________

O - ________________ R - ________________ E - ________________

S - ________________ T - ________________

🎯 Part 3: Analysis Task

9. Read this persuasive text and identify THREE different DAFOREST techniques used:

"Are you tired of feeling exhausted every morning? Studies show that 73% of teenagers don't get enough sleep. This alarming trend is destroying our young people's health and academic performance. Sleep experts agree that a good night's rest is absolutely essential. Don't let poor sleep ruin your future - invest in a quality mattress today!"

Technique 1: ________________________________

Technique 2: ________________________________

Technique 3: ________________________________

10. Choose ONE of the techniques you identified above and explain why it would be effective in persuading the target audience: