Persuasive Techniques

 Analysis (persuasive techniques) on article on Dizzee Rascal

Throughout Dizzee Rascal's article the write has used various techniques in order to make the reader intrigued by Dizzee Rascal the writer uses persuasive techiniques  such as facts, alliteration, hyperbole, colliquial language and opinions.

Firstly as for the facts it states "sold over 600,000 records" the fact Dizzee Rascal has sold so many CDs assures the reader that he is popular and good, so in order to fill in and be part of the crowd they become more curious about him, it may lead them into buying a CD, listening to his music on youtube etc.Therefore swaying the reader into liking Dizzee Rascal, or atleast to listen to his music. Another fact stated is "widespread audince spaaning street kids to conservative broadsheet readers" this informs the reader that he is multi talenetd reaching all audiences again showing how good of an artist he is, as he reaches all different types of audiences.

Secondly, another persuasive technique that is used is alliteration "credible commercial" the C sound brings emphasis on his fame, his popualrity again telling the reader that he is a big hit, persuading them to find out more about him.

Thridly, the writer also uses hyperbole such as "heraldly" again exaggerating his talent making the reader extremely impressed by him without even hearing his music.

Fourthly, the writer disguises facts as opinions its states "proclaimed by Wyclef as one of the best rappers in the world" as this comes from a celebrity it appears to be fact however in actual fact it is an opinion but through this disguise the reader automatically understand Dizzee Rascal to be one of the best rappers again persuading the reader to listen to his music or buy a CD.

Lastly, the writer also uses colloquial language such as "Dirtee stank" again targeting a pacific audience which is young people as they are known for using colloquial language als notifying the reader of the partcular genre of music he comes under, the use of colloquial language appeals to young people again attracting and persuading people into listening to  his music.