Compelling

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Compelling

• By Valerie S.D.
• 1st Period
• Page 51

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Definition

• Forceful and convincing
• To drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly
• To cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure

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Word Forms

• Compelling (adj.)
• Compellingly (adv.)
• Compel (v.)

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Synonyms and Antonyms

• Persuasive
• Coercing

• Unsuccessful
• Futile

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Sample Sentences

• The ad on TV was so persuasive that I was
  compelled to buy the product.
• I recently read a compelling book that I could
  not put down.
• I was compellingly convinced to try a new
  restaurant by my friends.

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A Compelling Game

• Split into two sides.
• Every person on one side tells a compelling story
  or thing about themselves no longer than three
  sentences long.
• What you tell can be a lie or truth
• The other side says whether they think it is a
  lie or if it truthful
• Be compelling!

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Thank You

• For listening to my presentation