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Persuasive Language

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Exercises practising Persuasive Language. Total: 26 points. Vocabulary from the C2 word bank is used throughout.
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Exercise 1
Which word is it?
10 points
Read the definition and write the word or phrase.
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A question asked for effect, not for an answer:
2
Listing three things for rhythm and impact:
3
A short personal story used to make a point:
4
Words chosen to make people feel strongly:
5
A number used as evidence:
6
An opposing view that you mention and then answer:
7
A direct request telling the audience what to do:
8
Speaking to the audience as "you":
9
Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis:
10
The quality of being believed and trusted:
Exercise 2
Complete the sentences
10 points
Only one word or phrase from this chapter fits each sentence. Change its form if you need to.
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"Faster, cheaper, greener" uses the .
2
"Nine out of ten dentists agree" is a used to persuade.
3
"You can make a difference" uses .
4
"Who doesn't want cleaner air?" is a .
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Words like "heartbreaking" and "desperate" are .
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"Sign the petition today!" is a .
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Quoting an expert adds to your argument.
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She opened her speech with an about her first day at school.
9
A strong essay addresses the main before rejecting it.
10
"We will not give up. We will not give in." uses .

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