Persuasive techniques

3. of Three – The rule of three uses three words, phrases, or ideas together to create impact and make a point memorable.
4. – Imperatives are command verbs that tell the audience to do something.
6. – An anecdote is a short personal story used to engage the audience and make a point more relatable.
8. – A metaphor compares two things by saying one thing is another.
9. – A statistic is a numerical piece of information used to support an argument.

1. – A simile compares two things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.
2. – A solution is a practical suggestion that solves a problem being discussed.
3. – Repetition involves repeating a word or phrase to emphasise a point and make it memorable.
5. – An exclamation is a sentence or phrase that expresses strong emotion or emphasis.
7. Question – A rhetorical question is asked for effect and does not require an answer.