15: Writing to Argue and Persuade GapFill

The following are examples of which persuasive feature?

1. How can you possibly argue with such compelling evidence?  alliterationrhetorical questionevidencerule of three

2. 89% of people agree that a four day working week would benefit the mental health of millions of people.  statisticscommandemotive languageevidence

3. The benefits of healthy eating are many: increased energy, improved well-being and reduced illness are just three.  alliterationevidenceexpert opinionrule of three

4. You deserve a better deal because you're absolutely worth it.  exampleflatteryemotive languagealliteration

5. Write to your MP and show your support for this worthy cause.  emotive languagehyperbolecommandrule of three

6. You won't find a better or more worthy cause to support because animal welfare is of the utmost importance to the deadly effects of climate change.  examplerule of threealliterationemotive language

7. It's the very best in the entire universe!  hyperboleexpert opinionflatteryalliteration

8. Be the bravest, the boldest and the best by showing your support for our initiative today.  hyperbolealliterationall of themflattery

9. Animal psychologist Ann Holmes states: 'It is impossible to give wild animals the care they require and deserve if they are kept as pets.'   expert opinionflatterystatisticsexample

10. When I witnessed the devastation following the earthquake – the families without homes, the schools destroyed, the children without enough food – I knew I had to help and I hope that you will help too.  rhetorical questionexpert opinionflatteryexample