Using Language to Persuade - Unit 1
How to write an analysis
VCE ENGLISH UNIT 1&2
Using Language to Persuade
Argument Identify the main contention. This is what the writer is persuading the
reader to agree. Identify the main points that are used to support the writer’s main
WHAT – is the writer saying?
Identify persuasive language and persuasive techniques. How do they position/persuade/manipulate the reader to agree?o Refer to your ‘Persuasive Techniques’ table.
HOW – is the writer saying it?
WHY – is it persuasive? Why are the techniques persuasive? Focus on each technique. Show how the language used persuades the
reader.
Introducti Title & Writer Text type, Source, Date, Introduce the topic/issue Contention Tone
Conclusio Sum up the overall effectiveness of the article in persuading readers. Mention which techniques work best and why.
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Using Language to Persuade - Unit 1
Written Analysis template
VCE ENGLISH UNIT 1&2
Introducti
Argument
Argument
WHAT – is the writer saying?
HOW – is the writer saying it?
WHY – is it persuasive?
WHAT – is the writer saying?
HOW – is the writer saying it?
WHY – is it persuasive?
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Using Language to Persuade - Unit 1
VCE ENGLISH UNIT 1&2
Argument
Argument
Conclusio
WHAT – is the writer saying?
HOW – is the writer saying it?
WHY – is it persuasive?
WHAT – is the writer saying?
HOW – is the writer saying it?
WHY – is it persuasive?
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