1. Persuasive Techniques Review
Identify the persuasive technique used in the following examples:
Scenario: A parent is trying to convince her child to spend more time on homework.
Argument: If you don’t spend more time on your homework and studies, you may risk failing the class. When you spent time studying for your English test last month, you earned an A. When you avoided studying for your most recent test on Friday, you earned a D. Clearly, spending your time reviewing pays off!
Technique(s) used:
Appeal to Logic
Appeal to Fear

2. Persuasive Techniques Review
Identify the persuasive technique used in the following examples:
2. Scenario: A student is trying to convince his teacher not to give the class any homework.
Argument: None of our other teachers gave us homework for the long weekend. They know that many students feel overwhelmed by all of the state testing and that we need a break.
Technique(s) used:
Bandwagon
Appeal to Pity

3. Persuasive Techniques Review
Identify the persuasive technique used in the following examples:
3. Scenario: You are trying to convince a friend to volunteer at a local animal shelter.
Argument: Just think of all the help you will be giving to those poor, sweet animals. Some of them have never had a loving home, so they need all the support they can get! Plus, volunteering will look good on college applications, so it only makes sense to help out.
Technique(s) used:
Appeal to Logic
Appeal to Pity

4. Persuasive Techniques Review- Share Your Argument!
5. Scenario: You are a mom trying to convince her child to eat an apple instead of a bag of chips. Technique(s) used: Appeal to logic 6. Scenario: You are running for class president and trying to convince your classmates to vote for you. Technique(s) used: Loaded terms 7. Scenario: You are trying to convince your friend to buy a reusable lunch bag. Currently, she carries paper bags that she throws away after lunch. Technique(s) used: Ethical Appeal