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Appealing to authority
Using factual information as evidence
Manipulating the emotions of the audience
Convincing readers to believe in an idea because the majority believes it to be true (correct)

Appealing to authority
Manipulating the emotions of the audience (correct)
Using factual information as evidence
Convincing readers to believe in an idea because the majority believes it to be true

To persuade and convince readers of a certain viewpoint or idea.

Convincing someone to support an idea or product because 'everyone else is doing it'.

Attempting to influence an audience by evoking emotional responses rather than using logic or reason.

Elements of introductions include a hook opening statement or question, brief introduction, call to action, and evidence.
Persuasive writing aims to persuade and convince readers.
Persuasive text usually contains the writer's opinion, evidence or information, and a call to action.
Rhetorical questions are used to create a dramatic effect or make a point.
Repetition of key words or phrases can help readers remember them.
Bandwagon technique convinces readers to believe in an idea because the majority believes it to be true.
Appeal to authority establishes the writer as an expert in the topic.
Appeal to emotion manipulates the emotions of the audience to win an argument.
Persuasive essays aim to convince readers of the writer's opinion.
Factual information is used as evidence to support claims.