1-2 summary paragraphs–5 sentence minimum
In the summary paragraph:
- Author’s name–Poster of the video if no author
- Title of the video
- Main theme/idea of the video
- The two or three persuasive techniques you want to talk about
- The overall conclusion of the video–what did the poster want you to get out of watching this video?
Analysis section:
At least 2-3 paragraphs where you analyze the persuasive techniques the person was using in the video to convince their audience to watch more or go along with their ideas.
Be sure to make some connections between the persuasive techniques you chose and the purpose of the video
You can use questions like–
- How are they using persuasive technique X to reach their audience?
- How effective are they at reaching different types of audiences?
- How are they using the technique? Like how are they being repetitive?
- How do the persuasive techniques used support or reinforce the purpose of the video?
- More suggestions?
A concluding paragraph where you mention the persuasive technique you think this person used to best effect or what they could have used if you don’t think they were very persuasive.
watch a Youtube, TikTok, TedTalk video done by an influencer. You are summarizing the video (first body paragraph) Then you’ll analyze the video regarding at least two persuasive techniques the influencer used to retain their audience’s attention–These are listed on the assignment sheet as well if you need a reminder. Your conclusion should include your evaluation of which technique you thought they used to best opinion