Considering and using personification in persuasive letter writing
I can identify and analyse the use of personification in persuasive letter writing and emulate it in my own writing.
Considering and using personification in persuasive letter writing
I can identify and analyse the use of personification in persuasive letter writing and emulate it in my own writing.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Personification can be effective in persuasive writing because it evokes an emotional connection to the reader.
- Arguably, personification makes the subject of your writing more relatable.
- When deciding how to use personification, you should think about what emotional reaction you want to evoke.
Keywords
Personification - the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human
Persuade - convince (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
Sentience - the quality of being able to experience feelings
Relatable - that someone can understand or feel sympathy for
Evocative - bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Common misconception
Any use of personification will be effective in your writing.
In order to be effective, personification has to evoke a response that will make the reader feel persuaded by your argument.
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