Starter quiz
- Which of these would not be considered a purpose of persuasive writing?
- create awareness of an issue
- to develop a character and setting ✓
- put forward a personal viewpoint
- inspire an audience to take action
- convince an audience
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- Which of these tonal words could be considered the best way to engage or persuade an audience?
- confrontational
- urgent ✓
- inclusive ✓
- aggressive
- convincing ✓
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- Which word can be described as: 'to create a bond or connection'?
- cohesive
- rapport ✓
- credible
- authoritative
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- Match the sentence type to the correct example.
- interrogative⇔Are you aware of the vital role women play in STEM? ✓
- imperative⇔Support women in STEM! ✓
- declarative⇔Women excel in STEM, driving innovation and progress ✓
- Which word beginning with 'A' describes a short, interesting story?
- 'anecdote' ✓
- When creating experts and statistics to use in your writing, they must be...
- exaggerated
- credible ✓
- probable ✓
- realistic ✓
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Exit quiz
- What does the term "emotive" mean in the context of writing?
- exaggerated to make a point
- provoking intense feelings or emotions ✓
- trustworthy and believable
- to create a bond or connection
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- Which two sentence starters would be the most useful to begin an anecdote?
- Imagine this ... ✓
- Dr. X at the University of ...
- Reflect and consider …
- Here I am ... ✓
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- Which word beginning with 'C' describes a piece of writing where all of the parts are clearly connected and well structured?
- 'cohesive' ✓
- Both anaphora and epistrophe use ...
- simile.
- metaphor.
- alliteration.
- repetition. ✓
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- This is taken from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice': "I'll have my bond; speak not against my bond: I have sworn an oath that I will have my bond.” Which rhetorical device is being used?
- anaphora
- rule of three
- epistrophe ✓
- rhetorical question
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- Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of words or phrases at the start of successive clauses?
- 'anaphora' ✓
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Key learning points
- It is important to consider the overall structure of your writing.
- Creating a specific focus for each section of your writing can help develop your viewpoint.
- You should consider the order of your writing to ensure it is engaging.
- Anaphora and epistrophe both use repetition and can be used to reinforce key ideas and create an urgent tone.
Common misconception
In persuasive writing, I just need to include a range of rhetorical devices and sophisticated vocabulary.
Whilst it is important to use rhetorical devices and choose interesting language, you must also consider the structure of your writing. This ensures that your argument has a clear progression and your message doesn't get lost.
Keywords
Cohesion - refers to writing where all of the separate parts are clearly connected and well structured
Emotive - if something is emotive it provokes intense feelings or emotions
Rapport - to create a connection or bond
Credible - trustworthy and believable
Hyperbolic - something is exaggerated to make a point
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