Sheet 2

Task: Identify and understanding persuasive devices.

Read each extract and answer the questions below. Cut out the extract and stick
in your book. Copy out the questions and answer them in your books.

Welcome to Middle Earth. A place where ancient stories are told and spells are woven.
Where the craggy peaks, mountain mists are breathtaking vistas inspire adventures
only dreamed of. Take a step from your well-worn track; you will leave this mythical
land with many a story of your own. (Advert for NZ)

Identify the exaggeration used in this text. Give a quote as your answer.
Explain why you think this text has used exaggeration. How is it persuasive?

Visit Eastern Europe on the Danube on what has been described by Napoleon as the
King of the rivers of Europe. Discover historic ports and quaint river villages while a
fairytale world of castles, vineyards and landscapes float by.

Explore the European capitals of Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest as your journey takes
you through eight wondrous countries all the way to the Black Sea. (Advert for cruise).
Identify the command used in this text. Give a quote as your answer.
Explain why you think commands have been used in this text. How is it persuasive?

Windy, wet and dusty loft?

Far less expensive and disruptive than a re-roof. Seals out moisture and dust and
reduces airborne sound. Stabilises, seals and insulates in one go. Whole roof becomes
a warm deck construction. Perfect start to a loft conversion. Reduces heating bills
and CO2 pollution. (Advert for Loft Insulation)
Identify the list of three. Give a quote as your answer.
Explain why you think a list of three has been used in the text. How is it persuasive?

Sheet 1
Task: Identifying and understanding persuasive devices independently.
Read each extract and answer the questions below. Cut out the extract and stick
in your book. Copy out the questions and answer them in your books.

Welcome to Middle Earth. A place where ancient stories are told and spells are woven.
Where the craggy peaks, mountain mists are breathtaking vistas inspire adventures
only dreamed of. Take a step from your well-worn track; you will leave this mythical
land with many a story of your own. (Advert for NZ)

Identify the persuasive device used in the text. Give a quote as your answer.
Explain why you think this text has used this persuasive device. How is it persuasive?

Visit Eastern Europe on the Danube on what has been described by Napoleon as the
King of the rivers of Europe. Discover historic ports and quaint river villages while a
fairytale world of castles, vineyards and landscapes float by.

Explore the European capitals of Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest as your journey takes
you through eight wondrous countries all the way to the Black Sea. (Advert for cruise).
Identify the persuasive device used in the text. Give a quote as your answer.
Explain why you think this text has used this persuasive device. How is it persuasive?

Windy, wet and dusty loft?

Far less expensive and disruptive than a re-roof. Seals out moisture and dust and
reduces airborne sound. Stabilises, seals and insulates in one go. Whole roof becomes
a warm deck construction. Perfect start to a loft conversion. Reduces heating bills
and CO2 pollution. (Advert for Loft Insulation)
Identify the persuasive device used in the text. Give a quote as your answer.
Explain why you think this text has used this persuasive device. How is it persuasive?