Rhetorical Questions & Persuasion
Why do writers use rhetorical questions?
To engage the reader and encourage thinking
What phrase introduces an opposing argument?
On the other hand
What is one argument for vocational courses?
It provides direct employment opportunities.
Identify the rhetorical question: How can a teenager know what job is right for them?
That is a rhetorical question.
Which linking word is used to summarize the final opinion?
On balance
What is one argument against choosing a job too early?
Teenagers may not be sure what they want to do.
Rewrite this statement as a rhetorical question: It is important to explore interests before choosing a career.
Isn't it important to explore interests before choosing a career?
Identify the linking phrase: It is certainly true that volunteering helps communities.
It is certainly true that
Give an example of a job that requires a vocational qualification.
Nurse, electrician, hairdresser, etc.
How do rhetorical questions make an argument more persuasive?
They make the reader reflect on the point.
What phrase signals an additional supporting argument?
It is also undeniable that.
Why might some students prefer paid work over volunteering?
They need financial independence or work experience.
Give an example of a rhetorical question that could be used in an essay about volunteering.
Wouldn’t it be better to help others while learning valuable skills?
Which linking phrase introduces a new concern?
Another problem is that...
How can volunteering benefit a student’s future career?
It helps build skills and networks.