📝 Part 1: Identifying Persuasive Techniques

1. Match each persuasive technique with its correct definition:

1. Ethos

2. Pathos

3. Logos

4. Rhetorical Question

A. Appeals to emotion and feelings

B. Uses facts, statistics, and logical reasoning

C. A question asked for effect, not expecting an answer

D. Establishes credibility and trustworthiness

2. Which of the following are persuasive techniques? (Check all that apply)

Repetition for emphasis

Emotive language

Random facts

Expert opinions

Personal anecdotes

🔍 Part 2: Analysing Persuasive Text

Read this excerpt from a speech about school uniforms:

"As a teacher with 20 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand how school uniforms create equality amongst students. When everyone dresses the same, bullying decreases by 40% according to recent studies. Don't our children deserve to feel safe and accepted? The evidence is clear: uniforms build confidence, reduce distractions, and foster a sense of belonging. Imagine walking into school each morning knowing you fit in perfectly."

3. Identify the persuasive techniques used in the text above. Write the technique next to each example:

a) "As a teacher with 20 years of experience" - ________________

b) "bullying decreases by 40% according to recent studies" - ________________

c) "Don't our children deserve to feel safe and accepted?" - ________________

d) "Imagine walking into school each morning" - ________________

4. What is the main argument being presented in this text?

✍️ Part 3: Applying Persuasive Techniques

5. Choose a position on this topic: "Should mobile phones be banned in schools?" Circle your choice:

Yes, mobile phones should be banned

No, mobile phones should be allowed

6. Write three persuasive arguments supporting your position. Use different persuasive techniques for each:

Argument 1 (using Ethos - credibility):

Argument 2 (using Logos - facts/logic):

Argument 3 (using Pathos - emotion):

🎯 Part 4: Creating Persuasive Language

7. Rewrite these neutral statements to make them more persuasive using emotive language:

a) "Homework takes time." → ________________________________

b) "Exercise is good for you." → ________________________________

c) "Recycling helps the environment." → ________________________________

8. Write three rhetorical questions that could be used in a persuasive text about protecting the environment:

9. Complete this persuasive paragraph by filling in the blanks with appropriate persuasive language:

As _____________ (credible source), I strongly believe that students _____________ (emotive verb) have longer lunch breaks. Research shows that _____________ (statistic) of students perform better academically when they have adequate time to eat and socialise. Isn't it _____________ (rhetorical question) that we want our students to succeed? The benefits are _____________ (strong adjective): improved concentration, better nutrition, and enhanced social skills.