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.
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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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