Persuasive Language - Alliteration

A short video about the way alliteration works in persuasive language. Alliteration is when a writer uses a series of words that begin with the same letter or sound. In persuasive writing, alliteration is often used to emphasise a particular phrase or idea. This video takes a look at what alliteration is and the role it plays in persuasive writing. Useful for students and teachers who are looking at persuasive language and argument analysis. For more information and teaching resources, check out this article: https://lessonbucket.com/english/year-9-english/persuasive-language/alliteration/ Contents of this video: 0:00 - What is alliteration? 0:20 - The effect of alliteration 0:54 - Alliteration and cliches 1:21 - Examples of alliteration in persuasive texts For more information on persuasive language and argument analysis, check out this article: https://lessonbucket.com/english/year-9-english/persuasive-language/analysing-persuasive-language/ And for a shortcut to my work on persuasive writing, visit: https://lessonbucket.com/tag/persuasive-language/ Don't forget, I've also written a guide for persuasive language for Creative Content Australia which you can find here: https://nothingbeatstherealthing.org.au/education-resources/persuasive-language/