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    Finding examples of persuasive techniques in John Smith's "A New Land." Also uncover if he was successful in convincing people to go to the New World.

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    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    2K views2 pages

    John Smith's "A New Land"

    Uploaded by

    Connor
    Finding examples of persuasive techniques in John Smith's "A New Land." Also uncover if he was successful in convincing people to go to the New World.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
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    John Smith’s “A New Land” Name

    For each persuasive technique, give a specific Date


    example from the writing. Explain your reasoning.

    1. Establishment of credibility (making oneself sound believable)

    2. Consideration of the audience (how the advertiser gets the attention of the audience)

    3. Rhetorical questions (questions without answers)

    4. Refutation of opposing arguments (disprove your opponent’s main points)


    5. Hyperbole (an extreme exaggeration)

    Answer the following: Do you think John Smith was effective in convincing people to travel to the New
    World? Explain why or why not. Be sure to provide specific reasons and examples
    to support your answer.

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