56741986.docPersuasive textsPurpose:To argue the case for a point of viewTo attempt to convince the reader Structure:Opening statement - introduce your point of viewArguments - point and evidenceConclusion - repeat your point of viewFeatures:Present tenseConnectives (logical not time) -because, however, thisshows, etc.Language techniques:Personal pronouns-Using words like ‘we’, ‘you’, ‘our’ and ‘us’ to make your audience think you aretalking only to themGroups of threeWhen three adjectives or phrases are used together to make them stand out.e.g.Homework is boring, dull and uninteresting Rhetorical questions -Using questions that don’t need an answer to get the audience to think.e.g. Could you live with yourself if you missed out on this opportunity?Repetition -Words or phrases are repeated so that they stick in the reader’s mind. e.g. remember what is was like to be at school; remember how much work you had.Emotive languageWhen words are used to make the reader feel a certain emotion, like sadness or anger. e.g. We are the poor, helpless children who are forced to do hours and hoursof homework every night. ExaggerationWhen information is given that is over the top, or slightly untrue. e.g. If I get one more piece of homework, I am going to move to the moon! Facts and statisticsWhen truthful information is given to back up a point.e.g. 95% of pupils feel that there is too much homework
