Argument and Persuasive Language (VCE SSCE English): Quizzes
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What are the three essential elements of an argument?
What are the three essential elements of an argument?
Contention, supporting points, evidence
What is the key difference between a contention and an argument?
What is the key difference between a contention and an argument?
Argument provides reasoning; contention is
What is an explicit contention?
What is an explicit contention?
One stated directly and clearly
Where does the contention commonly appear in a persuasive text?
Where does the contention commonly appear in a persuasive text?
Early stages & conclusion
What is the purpose of a persuasive text?
What is the purpose of a persuasive text?
What writer wants audience to think/feel/do
How can stakeholder texts be viewed?
How can stakeholder texts be viewed?
As biased/unreliable OR expert/credible
How do counterarguments strengthen a persuasive piece?
How do counterarguments strengthen a persuasive piece?
Enhance credibility & expose weaknesses
What does tone convey in persuasive writing?
What does tone convey in persuasive writing?
Writer's attitude towards the issue
How is tone created in written texts?
How is tone created in written texts?
Through vocabulary choices & phrases
What does context include in persuasive writing?
What does context include in persuasive writing?
Events, decisions & mode/medium