The document provides guidance on how to analyze persuasive language in texts. It instructs readers to (1) identify the main contention, supporting arguments, and persuasive techniques used; (2) consider how language, words, and techniques make the reader feel and persuade them; and (3) plan a response analyzing the persuasive elements. It then gives examples of how to structure an introduction, body paragraphs using the TEEL method (topic sentence, evidence, explanation, link back to contention), and conclusion. Connectives to link paragraphs and sample language are also provided to help readers understand and discuss persuasive techniques.
The document provides guidance on how to analyze persuasive language in texts. It instructs readers to (1) identify the main contention, supporting arguments, and persuasive techniques used; (2) consider how language, words, and techniques make the reader feel and persuade them; and (3) plan a response analyzing the persuasive elements. It then gives examples of how to structure an introduction, body paragraphs using the TEEL method (topic sentence, evidence, explanation, link back to contention), and conclusion. Connectives to link paragraphs and sample language are also provided to help readers understand and discuss persuasive techniques.
The document provides guidance on how to analyze persuasive language in texts. It instructs readers to (1) identify the main contention, supporting arguments, and persuasive techniques used; (2) consider how language, words, and techniques make the reader feel and persuade them; and (3) plan a response analyzing the persuasive elements. It then gives examples of how to structure an introduction, body paragraphs using the TEEL method (topic sentence, evidence, explanation, link back to contention), and conclusion. Connectives to link paragraphs and sample language are also provided to help readers understand and discuss persuasive techniques.
The document provides guidance on how to analyze persuasive language in texts. It instructs readers to (1) identify the main contention, supporting arguments, and persuasive techniques used; (2) consider how language, words, and techniques make the reader feel and persuade them; and (3) plan a response analyzing the persuasive elements. It then gives examples of how to structure an introduction, body paragraphs using the TEEL method (topic sentence, evidence, explanation, link back to contention), and conclusion. Connectives to link paragraphs and sample language are also provided to help readers understand and discuss persuasive techniques.
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The key takeaways are about how to read texts critically and identify persuasive language and arguments in order to understand the writer's point of view.
The purpose of reading carefully is to understand what the writer is saying, how they are saying it, and why their arguments may be persuasive by asking questions as you read and identifying the main contention, arguments, tone, and persuasive techniques used.
The components of a well-structured response suggested are to write the main contention, dot point arguments, select persuasive techniques to discuss, identify evidence, and plan each body paragraph and the introduction and conclusion.
Summary
Your task it to look closely at the language
and images and explain HOW they are used to persuade the reader to agree with the authors point of view (contention)
Reading Carefully 0 Ask questions as you read each article/blog/speech etc:
WHAT? HOW? WHY?
WHEN YOU ARE READING, YOU SHOULD WHAT IS THE WRITER SAYING? Identify the main contention. (THIS IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT!!) List or highlight the arguments. HOW IS IT SAID? Write a few key words down to describe the tone/style and when it changes Highlight the supporting persuasive words phrases and techniques used. WHY IS IT PERSUASIVE? Consider why some of the highlighted words and techniques are persuasive. Think about how the words, phrases and techniques make you feel. How to these words, phrases and techniques help to persuade you to agree with the writer? How do these persuasive elements reinforce what the writer is saying and their purpose in saying it? Plan Your Response 0 Write the main contention in your own words 0 Dot point supporting arguments 0 Select which persuasive techniques you will discuss (3/4) 0 Identify which examples/quotations you will use as evidence 0 Decide what you will look at in each body paragraph Introduction YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING 0 Name/Title of the text and text type (opinion piece/speech/blog) 0 Writers name & contention 0 Where published/presented (if a speech) 0 Description of overall tone on the piece SENTENCE STARTERS: INTRO 0 The writer asserts that Contending that , the writer then The author quickly establishes the main contention that 0 In a tone, the writer declares that 0 The point of view presented by [name of writer] is 0 Adopting a controversial position, the writer argues that 0 The writer argues that which influences the reader to 0 The use of positions the reader to share the writers viewpoint that
SYNONYMS FOR THE WORD ARGUE
0 Asserts 0 Alleges 0 Contends 0 Declares 0 Affirms 0 Makes a case 0 Reasons
Body Paragraphs Generally 3 or 4 body paragraphs (may be more, not less than three) Follow TEEL 0 Topic Sentence Point one of your analysis, identify an important part of the writers argument or a key persuasive technique that is used by the writer 0 Examples & Evidence 0 Explanation of HOW/WHY the writer/speaker is persuasive 0 Link examples back to your topic sentence &/ contention
SENTENCE STARTERS: MAIN PARAGRAPHS
0 By introducing a controversial example, writer positions us to 0 The use of colourful language predisposes us to 0 Reference to (experts/scientific findings/statistics) lend credibility to the writers argument. 0 The use of a stereotypical example contributes to the effect of 0 Highly emotive language, for example , influences us to accept 0 Through repetition of the word , the writer seeks to coerce the reader into believing that 0 With a series of rhetorical questions the author aims to appeal to 0 The connotations of the word/phrase have the effect of 0 By relentlessly attacking the opposing the view, the author leads us to accept that
LANGUAGE STYLE
0 The writers use of a formal style and extensive research findings establishes her credentials
0 By addressing us informally, the writer establishes a sense of intimacy
0 The fast-paced and colloquial style immediately draws the reader into Connectives: Moving Between Paragraphs TO MAKE A SIMILAR POINT TO MAKE AN OPPOSING POINT TO EXPAND ON A POINT TO SHOW A LOGICAL PROGRESSION Similarly By contrast Furthermore Therefore Likewise On the other hand Moreover As a result In the same way
However In addition Consequently Equally too In comparison
For example Thus So too Whereas For instance For this reason Conclusion 0 Sum up what the writers main contention is, what do they want their audience to believe/do?
0 Summarise the main techniques they have used to convey their point of view
0 Assess the like success of the authors persuasive strategy (audiences that will respond well to it and audiences that wont)