Sunday, 12 April 2015

(19/2) A List of PLT's

THE PLT List

Persuasive Language Technique

}Pun: Clever work play

}Facts and statistics: Including evidence from credible research.

}Formal Tone: using correct grammar and language rather than casual or colloquial forms.

}Expert Opinion: Quoting from experts relevant to the topic

}Examples: Including clear examples of your point from real life.

}Rebuttal: Identifying a potential opposing argument and pointing out its flaws or weaknesses.

}Rule of three: Including a series of three ideas to create a mnemonic.

}Anecdotes: adding a personal story.

}Attacks and praise: Providing negative comments about an opponent.

}Rhetorical Question: Asking questions that don’t require an answer but engage the reader.

}Bias: Presenting a one sided argument

}Imagery: using words to create an image in the readers head

}Alliteration: Words play that involves the same letter or sound of words in a row

}Hyperbole: Making exaggerated claims.

}Generalization: making general comments and representation.
}Cause and Effect: Establishing a potential cause and eventual effect.
 
Persuasive Language

}Descriptive language: language that creates a clear image in the readers mind

}Figurative language: Using metaphors and similes.

}Emotive language: Emotionally charged words

}Inclusive language: including the audience by using personal pronouns

}Colloquial language: Using language that places the author on the same level as an every day person.

}Jargon: Using subject specific language
 
Appeals

}Appeal to common sense: appealing to the readers common sense

}Logic: making an argument seem logical

}Appeal to nationalism: Making an appeal to the readers sense of national identity

}Appeal to hip-pocket: Appealing to the authors desire to ensure money is spent wisely.

}Appeal to family: Appealing to the readers desire to protect the family unit.

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