Texts that Argue or Persuade (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Purpose of argumentative writing
Purpose of argumentative writing
To make readers agree with an opinion
Purpose of persuasive writing
Purpose of persuasive writing
To get readers to take specific action
Language type in argumentative texts
Language type in argumentative texts
Clear and forceful language
Evidence in argumentative writing
Evidence in argumentative writing
Facts and figures
Language type in persuasive texts
Language type in persuasive texts
Emotive language
How writers disguise opinions as facts
How writers disguise opinions as facts
Using phrases like 'It is clear that...'
Hyperbole definition
Hyperbole definition
Exaggerated statements that emphasise a point
Repetition as rhetorical device
Repetition as rhetorical device
Repeating key words/phrases to reinforce the message
Rhetorical questions definition
Rhetorical questions definition
Questions that don't need answers but make readers think
Purpose of statistics and data
Purpose of statistics and data
To make arguments appear credible and authoritative
Purpose of emotive vocabulary
Purpose of emotive vocabulary
To create emotional responses in readers
Purpose of personal pronouns ('you', 'we')
Purpose of personal pronouns ('you', 'we')
To establish direct relationship with readers
Most effective persuasive writing combines...
Most effective persuasive writing combines...
Logical arguments with emotional appeals