Persuasive writing
The first thing to include in an introduction is...
Context
A question that does not need an answer is called a...
Rhetorical Question
Words such as 'they' or 'them' are called...
Exclusive language
'Every weekend the city is overrun by beggars' is an example of...
Hyperbole
An argument that uses predominately statistics and evidence is adopting a _____________ approach.
Logical
Pragmatic
The goal of persuasive writing is to...
Persuade the reader to agree with your opinion
This technique positions the reader see the author as knowledgeable and the argument as more logical or reliable...
Evidence
Statistics
Quotes, statistics or other definitive information used to prove a point is....
Evidence
'Citizenship was thrown around like confetti' is an example of...
Simile
An argument that uses predominately anecdotal evidence and attacks is adopting an _____________ approach.
Emotional
What are the three sections to structure a text into?
Opening, progressing and closing
_______________ is the emotional meaning associated with the word.
Connotations
Using credible sources to support an argument is...
Expert opinion
Ethos
'Australia is a fabric woven of many colours' is an example of...
An argument that uses predominately evidence and expert opinion is adopting a _____________ approach.
Ethical/Moral
Credible
Structure, Argument, Language, Tone
___________is a form of reasoning which compares one thing with another in order to make a particular point
Analogy
'As an Australian, I think that everyone should have a fair go' is an example of...
Appeal to patriotism
A store manager might see one or two teenagers shoplifting, and write a letter to the editor claiming all teenagers steal and can't be trusted is an example of...
Generalisation
An argument that advocates the importance of preserving biodiversity levels of Australian flora and fauna is adopting a _____________ approach.
Environmental
What needs to be included in an introduction?
Context, text details, Argument style, tone, audience and intent, Sequencing & intro to visual
To make sweeping statements about a whole group, based on only one or two members of that group is...
Generalisations
____________ is the repetition of vowel sounds
Assonance
When announcing a recession whilst trying to save face a politician may call it 'period of economic adjustment or interruption of economic expansion' is an example of...
Jargon
An argument that focuses on why compulsory military service would be a creative answer to the youth unemployment crisis is adopting a _____________ approach.
Patriotic
Nationalistic