Persuasive Language Word Bank

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Persuasive Language Word Bank: Large header 'Persuasive Language WORD BANK'; eight colour-coded vertical boxes across two rows: top row (left to right) Emphasis (blue) with bullet single-word/short phrases (importantly, definitely, clearly, obviously, etc.), Opinion (green) with first-person opinion stems (I believe, I think, in my opinion, I feel, I am convinced, etc.), Influence & Persuasion (purple) with direct address and persuasion stems (you should, you must, you need to, I encourage you...
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This A4 printable organises persuasive vocabulary into clear, colour-coded categories (Emphasis, Opinion, Influence & Persuasion, Reason & Logic, Emotive Language, Evidence & Examples, Consequence & Impact, Concluding Statements) plus a 'Powerful Openers' box and a tip for use. It is designed as a quick reference to help pupils select accurate sentence starters, connectives and vocabulary when drafting or editing persuasive writing.

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