Structure
What is the standard structure for a persuasive text?
Title
Introduction
Body Paragraphs (min 2-3)
Conclusion
What's another word for the language feature: EXAGGERATION?
HYPERBOLE
Version 1: Another person in the restaurant was injured by the man's glass.
Version 2: An innocent bystander suffered facial injuries when the thug launched his glass across the bar.
Which language feature was used in Version 2? How can we tell?
Emotive Language.
"Innocent", "suffered" , "thug", "launched", these are all emotive words that were selected to create an emotional response from readers.
What's the meaning of: "Call it a day"?
Stop working on something
What's the purpose of a persuasive text?
To persuade.
What does PEEL stand for?
POINT
EXPLANATION
EVIDENCE
LINK
What is a RHETORICAL QUESTION?
A rhetorical question is a question that someone asks without expecting an answer.
Name 3 emotional words for the topic: negative effects of ALCOHOL
**up to teacher's discretion**
Samples include: intoxicating, deadly, lethal, illegal, damaging, etc.
What's the meaning of: "It's not rocket science"?
It's not complicated
How many types of persuasive texts are there?
Two: Expositions and Discussions
Where can we find persuasive texts?
Name at least THREE samples.
Sample answers could include:
- TV/Commercial Ads
- Newspapers
- Debates
- Speeches
- or any other persuasive items
What is EXAGGERATION?
Exaggeration refers to a statement that makes something seem much more than it really is. It is often used for emphasis or humour.
Nature is harmless; a flower cannot hurt us.
One morning, I was so happy to see the first signs of spring that I ran outside as soon as I saw our first flower blooming. I plucked the dewy, white blossom and tucked it into my hair band and went about my day with joy in my heart.
Unfortunately, I didn't notice that my big white flower had been host to a dozen or so tiny bugs, that apparently enjoyed a new home in the warmth and security of my hair. I was soon itching and twitching like a scrappy dog. Have you ever experienced something like this?
What technique(s) were used in the excerpt above?
Main: Hypothetical
other: imagery (sensory and visual), sarcasm, simile
What's the meaning of: "Go back to the drawing board"?
Start over ; Restart
Name a few ways we can express* persuasive text types.
* think of the text forms
Commercials/Advertisements
Speeches
Debates
Newspapers
Posters
Interviews
How many ways can we express the opposing views in a discussion?
Note: think of all the different words that represents the opposing views.
For / Against
Pro / Con
Agree / Disagree
What are IDIOMS?
Idioms are expressions or phrases that have a meaning that is different to the literal meaning of the words.
Read the following excerpt on Global Warming and a min. of TWO language features used in the following text.
Is global warming really an invisible threat that is cooking our planet, Earth; or, we just making a mountain out of a molehill?
For decades and decades, human factories and cars have discharged billions of tons of artificial greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and the climate has begun to show many signs of global warming. According to a scientist at NASA "Global warming is the single largest threat to our planet"(Weier, 2002). Over the past two hundred years we have seen significant changes in the effects on our environment, primarily due to humans and both their lack of awareness, or their total disregard for the effects that their actions have on the environment.
Global warming is one of our toughest environmental challenges. It threatens the health of people, wildlife and economies around the world. The problem is carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping pollution. This pollution mainly comes from cars, power plants and other industrial sources that burn gasoline, coal and other fossil fuels. This matter collects like a blanket in our atmosphere. As a result, the planet gets warmer.
Excerpt from: https://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=94713
- Rhetorical Question: Is global warming really an invisible threat that is cooking our planet, Earth?
- Idiom:mountain out of a molehill
- Emotive language: invisible threat, cooking, lack of awareness, total disregard, toughest
- Other?
What's the meaning of: "Give someone the benefit of the doubt"?
Trust what someone says
What's the meaning of: "It takes two to tango"?
Actions or communication requires more than one person to complete.
Team work; cooperation
List TWO arguments FOR: "Why smoking should be banned in public areas, such as restaurants."
- health; esp. pollution in enclosed areas
- damage / uncleanliness / rubbish
- other: up to teacher's discretion
What is EMOTIVE LANGUAGE?
Emotive language refers to the deliberate use of words and phrases to produce emotions and feelings from the reader.
Alternative answers may be simplified or close to the the provided statement above.
List 2 hypothetical questions for the following topic:
"Poor or lacking school facilities"
Sample starters include:
Have you ever...
Imagine....
What wold you do if....
What's the meaning of: "A dime a dozen"?
Something common
What's the meaning of: "A stitch in time saves nine"?
It is better to deal with problems immediately, otherwise they will get worse and take even longer to deal with