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Persuasive Speech Writing
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Persuasive Speech Writing
📚 Part 1: DAFOREST Knowledge (Multiple Choice)
1. Which DAFOREST device uses repetition of initial consonant sounds?
AlliterationTriplets (rule of three)SimileRhetorical question
2. Which letter in DAFOREST stands for Facts / Statistics?
DAFE
3. Tick all devices that are designed to make the audience feel strongly:
Emotive languageFacts / StatisticsSimiles / MetaphorsTriplets
4. Which opening line best uses Direct Address for an assembly about punctuality?
"You know how it feels to miss the register — but we can change that.""Punctuality is important to everybody.""As we all know, some students are late.""Isn't it time we did something about lateness?"
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Planning
5. In one sentence, explain how a rhetorical question can persuade an audience:
6. Write a rhetorical question about a school rule (uniform, phones, punctuality, etc.):
7. Planning: Which school rule will you argue for or against? List the rule and three DAFOREST techniques you will use (one per line):
8. Draft the opening sentence of your assembly speech. Include at least two DAFOREST devices:
🎤 Part 3: Peer & Self-Assessment (Creative Activity)
9. Peer checklist — tick which DAFOREST devices your partner used in their opening:
Direct Address (You / Your)Emotive languageFacts / StatisticsTripletsSimile / MetaphorRhetorical question
10. Extension : Convert your opening sentence into a newspaper lead (one sentence):
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