Starter quiz
- 'A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory' is the definition of which word beginning with 'a'?
- 'argument' ✓
- 'To make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or believe it' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?
- 'persuade' ✓
- Match the article element with the definition.
- headline⇔title of the article ✓
- strapline⇔summary of the article ✓
- subheading⇔summary of the paragraph ✓
- paragraph⇔focuses on one idea in support of the main argument ✓
- 'A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person' is the definition of which technique beginning with 'a'?
- 'anecdote' ✓
- 'The use of exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally' is the definition of which word beginning with 'h'?
- 'hyperbole' ✓
- 'A piece of factual data gathered from a large quantity of numerical data' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?
- 'statistics' ✓
Exit quiz
- 'An article where writers present their perspective on a topic, whilst trying to get their readers to agree with them' is the definition of which word beginning with 'o'?
- 'opinion' ✓
- 'Able to make you believe that something is true or right' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?
- 'convincing' ✓
- 'A summary of the article' is the definition of which article element?
- headline
- strapline ✓
- paragraph
- subheading
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- Which of the following sentences uses statistics?
- Over 70% of the population prefers to shop online. ✓
- Most people choose to shop online.
- There are numerous challenges in navigating the internet.
- 4 out of 10 people say they hate shopping. ✓
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- Which of the following sentences uses an anecdote?
- Studies show that regular exercise improves cognitive function.
- My grandmother once told me a story about a kind spider she found. ✓
- The scientific method is thought to be a sound way of arriving at the truth.
- Albert Einstein revolutionised our understanding of space and time.
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- 'Able to be believed or trusted' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?
- 'credible' ✓
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Key learning points
- In order to write a convincing argument, you might include techniques such as anecdotes, hyperbole and statistics.
- Anecdotes make the issue seem relevant to the real world and elicit an emotional reaction from the reader.
- Hyperbole makes the issue seem urgent and important.
- To make a statistic credible, you might state the organisation it came from, date, and a believable figure.
- The article form includes a headline, strapline, subheadings and paragraphs.
Common misconception
Including any statistics is enough to make your argument more convincing.
In order to be convincing, statistics have to be credible.
Keywords
Argument - a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory
Persuade - to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or believe it
Elicit - evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
Credible - able to be believed or trusted
Convincing - able to make you believe that something is true or right
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