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Using Language to Persuade - Unit 1

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VCE ENGLISH UNIT 1&2

Using Language to Persuade

Argument Identify the main contention. This is what the writer is persuading the

reader to agree. Identify the main points that are used to support the writer’s main

WHAT – is the writer saying?

Identify persuasive language and persuasive techniques. How do they position/persuade/manipulate the reader to agree?o Refer to your ‘Persuasive Techniques’ table.

HOW – is the writer saying it?

WHY – is it persuasive? Why are the techniques persuasive? Focus on each technique. Show how the language used persuades the

reader.

Introducti Title & Writer Text type, Source, Date, Introduce the topic/issue Contention Tone

Conclusio Sum up the overall effectiveness of the article in persuading readers. Mention which techniques work best and why.

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Using Language to Persuade - Unit 1

Written Analysis template

VCE ENGLISH UNIT 1&2

Introducti

Argument

Argument

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Using Language to Persuade - Unit 1

VCE ENGLISH UNIT 1&2

Argument

Argument

Conclusio

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