Written Persuasive Texts (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards
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Primary aim of written persuasive texts
Primary aim of written persuasive texts
Influence how readers think
Structure used by news articles
Structure used by news articles
Inverted pyramid - most important info first
Voice/perspective used in news articles
Voice/perspective used in news articles
Third-person, avoiding 'I' or 'we'
What editorials express
What editorials express
Newspaper's collective viewpoint on issues
Pronouns used in editorials
Pronouns used in editorials
'We' or 'our' (collective voice, never 'I')
What opinion pieces present
What opinion pieces present
Individual's perspective on current issues
Pronouns in opinion pieces & blog posts
Pronouns in opinion pieces & blog posts
'I', 'you', and 'our'
Language register: blog posts vs opinion pieces
Language register: blog posts vs opinion pieces
Blog posts: informal; Opinion pieces: fairly formal
Letters to editor vs online comments: moderation
Letters to editor vs online comments: moderation
Letters: editorial selection; Comments: minimal/no moderation
First step when analysing persuasive texts
First step when analysing persuasive texts
Identify the text type