The Power of Persuasion · Autumn Term 2

Rhetorical Devices and Emotive Language

Identifying and using techniques such as the rule of three and rhetorical questions.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why are certain words more effective than others at triggering an emotional response?
  2. 2How does the rule of three help a listener remember a core message?
  3. 3What is the purpose of asking a question that does not require an answer?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Writing CompositionKS2: English - Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Year: Year 4
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Autumn Term 2

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