The Power of Persuasion · Persuasive Writing
Rhetorical Devices
Identifying and using techniques such as the rule of three, rhetorical questions, and emotive language.
Key Questions
- 1How do rhetorical questions force a reader to engage with a speaker's viewpoint?
- 2Why is the rule of three so effective in making an argument memorable?
- 3How can emotive language be used to manipulate a reader's feelings about a topic?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: English - Writing CompositionKS2: English - Reading Comprehension
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Persuasive Writing
Suggested Methodologies
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