Create An Ad

Worksheet Description

This Persuasive Writing worksheet is focused on the technique of repetition as a tool for persuasion. It explains how repetition can influence belief in the truthfulness of statements and introduces the concept of anaphora, where a word or phrase is repeated at the start of successive clauses or sentences to create emphasis. The worksheet provides an example of how repetition can link concepts in the reader’s mind and then directs students to create an advertisement for a product using repetition or anaphora, simulating a real-world application of this persuasive technique.

The worksheet teaches students about the effectiveness of repetition in reinforcing ideas and influencing an audience’s perception. By instructing them to create an advertisement, it encourages the practical application of repetition and anaphora, allowing students to explore how these techniques can be creatively used to persuade. The task also helps students understand the underlying psychology of advertising and the impact of rhetorical devices in marketing. Through this exercise, students develop both their analytical skills in recognizing persuasive strategies and their creative skills in applying them.