Starter quiz
- Which of these is an example of anaphora?
- We must make a change. We must act. We must make the difference. ✓
- Don't you want to see the change?
- It is wrong, it is unjust, it is unfair. ✓
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- Which of these is a declarative sentence?
- How often do you play sport?
- Tell me your answer.
- The internet is rotten to its core. ✓
- Make yor voices heard.
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- Which of these words are not modal verbs?
- they ✓
- and ✓
- could
- might
- must
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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' ✓
- Which of these sentences would be considered informal?
- Gender discrimination is never justified.
- They are all fighting for human rights. They are all advocating for change.
- Hey, gender inequality is not cool, right? ✓
- The statistics reveal the true extent of the problem.
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- Which device is being used in this sentence: "A government of the people, for the people, by the people, shall not perish from this earth."?
- anaphora
- rhetorical question
- epistrophe ✓
- rule of three
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Exit quiz
- Which of these sentences uses a modal verb?
- As the tide turns, we risk losing everything we have collectively fought for.
- A historic date for humanity.
- We must all step up! ✓
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- What device has this opening sentence used: 'Like a badly swatted fly, the debate will not die.'?
- 'simile' ✓
- Which type of sentences are the following: "A historic date for women. A historic date for humanity."?
- interrogative
- declarative ✓
- imperative
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- "We must kick those age old stereotypes into the past! We must take control of the game now! It’s time to shift the goal posts!" is an example of ...
- a simile.
- direct address.
- a rhetorical question.
- an extended metaphor. ✓
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- Mirroring is a good way to close your speech. This is where ...
- you repeat and develop an idea from the start of your writing at the end. ✓
- you reverse the order of your last paragraph.
- you change the argument at the end and give an alternative viewpoint.
- you use direct address.
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- Which of the following is not part of creating a successful 'call to action'?
- create an urgent and motivational tone
- use concise language
- suggest several different options ✓
- use persuasive language
- clearly tell the audience the role they can play
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Key learning points
- It is important to consider how the tone of a speech opening will engage the audience and establish your viewpoint.
- An introduction should hook your audience in, regardless of the topic.
- The ending of your persuasive speech presents the last opportunity to influence your audience.
- At the end of your persuasive speech, your audience should know exactly how to help or what to think or feel.
- Using rhetorical devices can elevate your opening and closing paragraphs.
Common misconception
I don't have time to write an effective closing, I just need to get my work finished!
The ending is arguably the most important part of the piece of writing. You need to leave your audience with a clear message that is memorable. You will get quicker at writing effective closings the more you practice using specific strategies.
Keywords
Impactful - memorable and significant
Compelling - convincing and attention grabbing
Viewpoint - a person’s opinion or perspective on something
Reinforce - to strengthen or further support something - in this context- an idea
Establish - to set-up, create or clearly introduce something - in this context - a viewpoint, argument or perspective
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