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Writing to persuade 1. Emotive language 2. Personal pronouns 3. repetition/ alliteration 4. Undermine opposing view 5. Facts 6. Real life examples 7. Exaggeration 8. Rhetorical question
Useful Phrases to persuade What would happen if... All reasonable people think... We need to make sure that... It would be useful to consider... Do you really want to...? In my experience... What would the consequences be? It is frightening to think that...
Writing to Argue 1. Formal language 2. Use the strongest point first 3. Opinions 4. Examples & Stats 5. Variety of points 6. Opposing points 7. Conclusion 8. Rhetorical questions 9. Ellipses
Useful Phrases to argue The most important aspect... On the other hand... On balance... Opponents declare... But... Other people say... But... Research shows that... Another fact to be... Nevertheless...
Writing to Explain 1. PAF 2. Statement 3. Specific examples 4. Range of reasons 5. Range of appropriate details
Useful Phrases to Explain Above all else... Because... The first thing to do is... As a result... Despite the fact that...
Writing to Inform 1. Clear introduction 2. Present tense 3. Non biased 4. Stats 5. Facts 6. Don't explain
Useful Phrases to inform I really enjoy... By far the most interesting thing... You may find that... It is possible to see Other kinds of... Some people enjoy...
Writing to Advise 1. Reassure reader A- authoritative but calm D- direct address V- Viewpoints and opinions I- Individual experience S- Structure E- Email address, helplines etc
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