Definitions
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked for effect, not to get an answer. It encourages the reader to think or agree.
“How would you feel if this happened to your family?”
Rhetorical question and emotive language.
“Thousands of animals are tortured in labs every year. But there is a better way.”
Emotive language
“Luckily, Gabriel and Natalia survived their ordeal.”
Emotive language
Who is the Year 9/10 Head of Sub School?
Ms Murphy
What is emotive language?
Words or phrases used to make the reader feel strong emotions like anger, sadness, or pride.
“We must act now. We must act together. We must act with courage.”
Repetition and inclusive language.
“Our proud history of mateship and fairness is being threatened by greed.”
Appeal to national pride, emotional appeal, contrast.
“Soon, both kids were having difficulty breathing, Natalia was also vomiting and Daniel had a rash.”
Anecdote, emotive language
Who is the Year 9 Year Coordinator?
Mr Lis
Define exaggeration (hyperbole).
Overstating something to emphasise a point or create a dramatic effect.
“We all deserve to feel safe in our own homes.”
Inclusive language.
“Do you want your children to grow up in a world without clean water?”
Inclusive language and rhetorical question
“Household oils are responsible for at least 3000 reported accidents to young children every year in Australia.”
Use of statistics
The aircon in HF1 - is it evaporative or refrigerated?
Evaporative (AKA less than useful)
What does inclusive language mean?
Using words like we, our, us to include the audience and make them feel part of the issue.
"This new law is a disaster – a total trainwreck!”
Exaggeration
“Only a heartless person would ignore the cries of a suffering child.”
Emotive language and personal attack/shaming.
“Once the child has ingested the oil, it depends on how much they have ingested, then it could be too late. Over a period of time, the child can die”, says Dr Glenn.
Expert opinion
How many English teachers are currently teaching in the school?
12!!
What is the purpose of repetition in persuasive writing?
To emphasise a key idea and make it more memorable.
“According to a 2023 study, 83% of teens report sleep issues due to screen time.”
Facts and statistics
“Doctors agree this vaccine is safe and effective.” – Identify two techniques.
Appeal to authority and use of facts.
“It smells nice and it’s soothing for baby but who would think that such an old time product, a nursery staple, could injure and kill?”
Rhetorical question, contrast, emotive language
Name the three streets around our school:
Read St
Swinstone St
Farris St
Which persuasive technique appeals to the reader’s sense of logic and reasoning?
Facts and statistics
What technique is used when a speaker quotes an expert or organisation?
Appeal to authority OR Expert opinion
“This policy is a ticking time bomb. It’s only a matter of time before disaster strikes.”
Metaphor, emotive language
Seven years ago the US Consumer Product Safety Commission made child resistant packaging mandatory for any liquids containing hydrocarbons, like baby oils, bath and body oil and sunscreens
Facts
Who is the blonde woman in the 9/10 sub school, the sub school officer you ask to call home if you are sick?
Mrs Iddon