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What is the difference between writing to argue and writing to persuade? |
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Writing to argue should be emotional; writing to persuade should be dispassionate |
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Writing to argue presents each side of an argument; writing to persuade can be more one-sided |
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Writing to argue allows you to be more biased; writing to persuade should be balanced |
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There are no differences; they are both the same |
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When writing to persuade, you may express... |
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emotion |
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opinions |
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bias |
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All of the above |
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What might happen if you do not consider the needs of your audience? |
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Your audience will be less likely to be engaged or be persuaded to change their minds |
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Your audience will rebel against you |
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Your audience will certainly change their minds |
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You will be sent to see the headteacher |
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How does using an anecdote make your writing more effective and, therefore, persuasive? |
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It can provide the audience with impartial information |
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It can make you seem likeable, trustworthy, and even similar to your audience |
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It balances out your argument by presenting the opposing case |
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It makes you seem authoritative |
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What should be included in the introduction to a piece of persuasive writing? |
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A joke |
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A list of all your qualifications |
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A brief autobiography |
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A clear statement of the view with which you would like the audience to agree |
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What does it mean to 'appeal to reason'? |
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To exclude emotive language from your writing |
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To support your points with evidence |
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To build your arguments logically while recognising your audience as logical people |
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To appeal to a shared sense of morality |
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Which of the following exam questions requires a piece of persuasive writing in answer? |
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A local business wants to start a puppy farm. Write a speech opposing their planning application |
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Write a magazine article to inform readers about a recent 'reading challenge' at your school |
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Write an article reviewing a new local restaurant |
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Describe the scene in a city centre on a hot summer's day |
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Given the answer to question nine, who would be your audience? |
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Only people who care about animals |
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Only teenagers |
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Only business people |
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A wide range of local residents, workers and business people |
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