Higher Folio Persuasive or Argumentative Persuasivediscursive techniques Personal

Higher Folio Persuasive or Argumentative

• • • Persuasive/discursive techniques Personal language Stats/quotations Rhetorical qs Triads – ‘Animal testing is cruel, inhumane and barbaric. ’ Litotes Hyperbole Repetition of words/phrases/structure Alliteration Personal experience/anecdote Humour Assertive expressions (It cannot be denied that/It is undoubtedly true…) Question and answer (So, what are the dangers of Gagaism? Well, the dangers are many – you may find yourself wearing bacon as some sort of makeshift dress, for a start!) • Emotive language (said/shouted/roared) • Structural techniques: e. g. 1 sentence paragraphs. • Antithesis: opposing statements side by side. PCs are the dunces of the computer world; Macs the quick-witted go-getters.

Structure - Persuasive • Powerful intro • One argument per paragraph starting with strongest • Paragraph outlining arguments against but ultimately disproving them. • Powerful conclusion • Word count: 1, 300 words

Structure - Discursive • Intro outlining the topic • Main body – one argument for, one against etc. • Conclusion offering a decisive view or a sense of balance.

Task • Read through the examples and decide what was good and bad about them. • What mark would you give them? • Use the mark key in the Folio booklet

Target • I will be discussing your ideas with you on Friday. • I will expect a submitted plan and title on (not after) the 4 th of September.