7/28/2019 Writing About Persuasive Language
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WRITING ABOUT PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE
When introducing the main contentionof the article, you can
phrase the sentence like
this:
The author ___________________ [a particular
idea].For example,The writer asserts that the State
Government should provide free public transport
within the inner city.
Here are some alternatives to asserts:
contends argues
supports advocates
promotes recommends
suggests champions
proposes
If the writers main contention is that a
particular viewpoint should be rejected, you can
use this format:
The author ________________[the opposing
opinion].
For example, The author rejects the idea that
removing ATMs from pokies venues will reduce
the number of problem gamblers.
Here are some alternatives to rejects:attacks refutes
condemns negates
dismisses rebuts
denigrates disputes
undermines repudiates
Vary your sentence structure to make sureyour writing is
interesting and effective. This will
help you with TIE:
By appealing to our desire to be moremodern and up-to-date, the
writer
By opening with an explosive declaration,the author aims to
provoke.
Citing a comprehensive study on the issueintends to have the
effect of.
Establishing their credentials at theoutset, the writer aims
to
In this appeal to a sense of justice, theauthor encourages
readers
Invoking the popular stereotype ofmothers, the author intends
to
The use of emotive languages aims toevoke fear/a sense of
urgency/ outrage in
the audience
Through the use of a rhetorical question,the author tries to
When the writer declares that., he aimsto position the reader
to.
Use appropriate linking words to make your
writing flow smoothly. For example:
In contrast. On the other hand
Conversely Similarly.
Furthermore However.
In addition Therefore
Vary your sentences starters:
[Quotation] signals the authors disbeliefthat
Using colourful language The writer aims to position the
reader
to
A series of rhetorical questions highlightsthe
The author implies/ insinuates/ suggeststhat
Appealing to our assumed anger over theissue
When discussing the conclusion of an
article, try out the following sentencestarters:
At the conclusion of the piece, the authorreturns to the idea
of
By closing the argument with.., theauthor aims to leave the
reader with.
Finally, the writer summarises theirviewpoint by
In conclusion, the author suggests Mention of is reserved for
the final
paragraph, having the effect of. The article concludes by
reiterating.
