Persuasive Techniques in a Dystopian Future
English
Grade 6
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~20 mins
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A worksheet covering Persuasive Techniques - AFOREST (Anecdote/Facts/Opinions/Rhetorical Q/Emotive/Statistics/Tripartite) with a focus on dystopian future scenarios for Grade 6 students.
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Persuasive Techniques in a Dystopian Future
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Understanding Persuasive Techniques in Dystopian Contexts
In the year 2150, the city of New Hope was transformed into a bleak wasteland where technology controls every aspect of life. Citizens are monitored constantly, and individual freedoms are a distant memory. Despite this, some believe that the new regime has brought order and safety to society. Many residents share stories of how life used to be free and full of choice, while others argue that security is worth sacrificing personal liberty. The government claims that their measures have reduced crime and improved public health, but critics question whether true happiness can be achieved without freedom. As the future unfolds, debates continue about the true cost of progress and control.
1.
Identify one example of an anecdote in the passage. What effect does this have on the reader?
[2 marks]2.
Find a fact or statistic mentioned in the passage that supports the government's view.
[2 marks]3.
What opinion is expressed by critics in the passage?
[2 marks]4.
Identify a rhetorical question in the passage and explain its purpose.
[3 marks]5.
Find an example of emotive language used to influence the reader.
[2 marks]6.
Identify one tripartite (three-part list) used in the passage.
[2 marks]7.
Describe how the author uses a question to persuade the reader about the risks of technological control.
8.
Imagine you are living in this dystopian future. Write a short persuasive paragraph convincing others that freedom is more important than security, using at least two AFOREST techniques.
9.
Create a rhetorical question you could ask in a speech to oppose the regime's control.
[2 marks]10.
Design a brief emotive statement that could be used to encourage resistance against the dystopian government.
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- 1/1/2026
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