John Smith’s “A New Land” Name

For each persuasive technique, give a specific Date

example from the writing. Explain your reasoning.

1. Establishment of credibility (making oneself sound believable)

2. Consideration of the audience (how the advertiser gets the attention of the audience)

3. Rhetorical questions (questions without answers)

4. Refutation of opposing arguments (disprove your opponent’s main points)

5. Hyperbole (an extreme exaggeration)

Answer the following: Do you think John Smith was effective in convincing people to travel to the New
World? Explain why or why not. Be sure to provide specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.