25.02.2013 Views

Practice - Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Practice - Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Practice - Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

© <strong>Macmillan</strong>/<strong>McGraw</strong>-<strong>Hill</strong><br />

Name<br />

You encounter techniques of persuasion every day. Persuasion is<br />

communication meant to convince you that you should believe<br />

something, act in a certain way, or participate in something. People trying<br />

to persuade you can use a variety of techniques.<br />

<strong>Practice</strong><br />

Comprehension:<br />

Persuasion<br />

Techniques of Persuasion<br />

Testimonial: a statement of support by a noteworthy person<br />

Bandwagon: The product or activity is said to be popular with everyone.<br />

Emotional appeal: Language is used to make a person feel strong<br />

emotions.<br />

Repetition: a name being repeated many times<br />

Slogan: a catchy phrase<br />

Match a technique of persuasion to each example.<br />

1. Our wheelchairs are used nationwide by all Paralympians everywhere.<br />

2. Boundless Playgrounds are fun! Boundless Playgrounds are safe!<br />

Boundless Playgrounds make memories!<br />

3. A GPS device in your hands makes your feet “Glad to Walk Positively<br />

Anywhere Safely.”<br />

4. Hi, I’m proud to use FastBreak Wheelchairs. Because of FastBreak<br />

Wheelchairs, I was named one of the top young athletes in the nation.<br />

5. Would you enjoy never going anywhere new, never hearing new sounds,<br />

and never meeting new people? Probably not. With GPS, you can be free to<br />

walk anywhere, any way, and any time that you want!<br />

At Home: Find three examples of persuasion in a<br />

newspaper or magazine.<br />

A Dream Comes True<br />

Grade 5/Unit 6<br />

201

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!