Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Persuasive Writing

The Home School Jedi has been working on his persuasive techniques in anticipation for his editorial assignment. This week, he learned how to avoid propaganda techniques.  Here are some of the topics we avoided as he wrote his piece about seeing a show at our local theatre.

Bandwagon - Everyone's going to the theatre

Flattery - Only smart people, like you, appreciate theatre and the arts

Glittering Generalities - Fulfill the American dream and see a live show

Name-calling - Don't drive all the way to NYC to see an overpriced, overhyped musical

Promises - Want to be the coolest kid in town?  People will look up to you for seeing a live show

Testimonials - Tim Tebow likes the theatre


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