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Persuasive Devices Task Sheet

This document provides a task sheet that identifies different persuasive devices used in media texts. It lists common persuasive devices such as emotive language, repetition, statistics and data, inclusive language, attacks, anecdotes, connotations, appeals, hyperbole, and evidence. It then provides examples of statements from media texts and asks the reader to identify the persuasive devices used in each statement. The purpose is to help people recognize and understand different persuasive techniques.

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Persuasive Devices Task Sheet

This document provides a task sheet that identifies different persuasive devices used in media texts. It lists common persuasive devices such as emotive language, repetition, statistics and data, inclusive language, attacks, anecdotes, connotations, appeals, hyperbole, and evidence. It then provides examples of statements from media texts and asks the reader to identify the persuasive devices used in each statement. The purpose is to help people recognize and understand different persuasive techniques.

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PERSUASIVE DEVICES TASK SHEET

Task 1
Spot the technique
Read the following statements used in media texts. Next to each statement, indicate the persuasive device that is
being used. Some of the statements involve more than one persuasive device.

Emotive Language Repetition Statistics & Data Inclusive and Direct Language
Attacks Anecdotes Connotations Statistics & Data
Evidence Appeals Hyperbole (exaggeration)

Statement Type
Australia is the best country on earth and is the best place to live Appealing to patriotism
‘The city is a dangerous place. Your house needs protection. What
could happen to your family if you don’t install a security system?’
Researcher Dr Colin Bell from Deakin University, called for
widespread removal of junk food vending machines from schools and
fitness venues.
Every day millions of people are being completely brainwashed
through the lies spread by the media.
Without proper resources and funding, people suffering from serious
mental illnesses are drowning in a sea of misery and neglect.
There is not enough funding for education, not enough money spent
on health and not enough done for the unemployed. It is time to tell
this government that enough is enough.
By taking steps to live a more environmentally friendly life, you could
save thousands of dollars a year.
‘To commit such a crime only shows he is cunning, cruel and
calculating.’
Just yesterday I saw someone throw their rubbish straight onto the
ground. It just goes to show how little respect people have for the
environment.
The government’s decision is nothing short of disgraceful and will
cause untold trauma and anguish for those involved.
We should all do our bit to keep our town clean and litter free. It is up
to each and every one of us to all do our bit and dispose of rubbish
thoughtfully.
There’s a million reasons the proposal won’t work.
We should all do our bit to keep our town clean and litter free. It is up
to each and every one of us to all do our bit and dispose of rubbish
thoughtfully.
According to a recent survey, 67% of Australians agree.

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