Generating phrases for a persuasive advert
I can develop persuasive phrases using exaggeration.
Generating phrases for a persuasive advert
I can develop persuasive phrases using exaggeration.
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Key learning points
- Exaggeration is a key feature of persuasive adverts.
- Comparatives and superlatives are techniques used to exaggerate and persuade.
- Comparatives are used to compare two or more things.
- Superlatives are used to compare one noun to an entire group of nouns, placing it at a higher degree.
- Comparatives and superlatives are formed using suffixes or the words 'more' and 'most' to adapt adjectives.
Keywords
Exaggeration - overstating for dramatic effect
Comparative - the form of an adjective that compares two or more things
Superlative - the form of an adjective which compares a noun to an entire group of nouns, placing it at a higher degree
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Common misconception
Children find it hard to determine which suffix or word to use to form comparatives and superlatives
Encourage children to orally rehearse the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives to check that they sound correct.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a word that describes a noun
a word that names a person, place, thing or idea
to highlight similarities or differences between things
letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning
letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
the base word from which other words are formed
Exit quiz
6 Questions
overstating for dramatic effect
the form of an adjective that compares two or more things
the form which compares one noun to an entire group of nouns