Written Persuasive Texts (VCE SSCE English): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of news articles?
What is the primary purpose of news articles?
To inform rather than persuade
What structure do news articles follow?
What structure do news articles follow?
Inverted pyramid structure
Which voice do news articles use?
Which voice do news articles use?
Third-person voice
Who writes editorials?
Who writes editorials?
Senior editors or editorial teams
Which pronouns do editorials use?
Which pronouns do editorials use?
'We' or 'our', never 'I'
How do opinion pieces differ from blog posts in language style?
How do opinion pieces differ from blog posts in language style?
Opinion pieces: formal; blogs: informal
Which personal pronouns do opinion pieces frequently use?
Which personal pronouns do opinion pieces frequently use?
'I', 'you' and 'our'
How do letters to the editor differ from online comments?
How do letters to the editor differ from online comments?
Letters: editorial selection; comments: minimal moderation
How does acknowledging opposing views help editorials?
How does acknowledging opposing views help editorials?
Strengthens their position
How do news articles subtly persuade readers?
How do news articles subtly persuade readers?
Through evidence selection and quote choices