Introduction to Multimedia

Chapter 10: The Multimedia Project Team Roles

Go Online Activities 10.2

10.2 Explore Appropriate Persuasion Techniques

Introduction:
Find out how to develop content that is accurate, persuasive, and not misleading.

Directions:
Read the questions below.
Click on the Destination Site link(s) to open a new browser window.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Destination Site: Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques
Destination Site: Political Persuasion Techniques

Note: If a link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with similar information, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
persuasive writing, writing techniques, writing clearly, writing accurately

1
Why does the first Web site state that it is vital to create a "win-win" situation in persuasive writing?
2
According to the first Web site, why is difficult to make a persuasive argument if you are inconsistent in your writing?
3
What is meant by the term "social proof"? According to the first Web site, why is social proof important in persuasive writing? Give an example of social proof you might use in your writing.
4
List the three techniques that the second Web site states can be used to develop trust. Describe one of them in detail.
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