Language Analysis - Issues

Features of an issue include (check all that apply)...

• It causes debate or discussion

• The can be only a single response

• There is the ability to argue for an against what is being presented

• It is the writer's overall argument

A CONTENTION is...

• Not required when responding to an issue

• Is a persuasive technique used to support an argument

• Always set a clear Tone for the response

• Is the writer's overall argument in response to an issue.

Select all of the responses that are correct when looking at ARGUMENTS.. (select all that apply)

• They are directly linked to the contention

• Persuasive techniques and evidence are used to support them

• They are used to persuade the reader why the write's point is correct.

• The are not commonly used in persuasive texts.

"Sports players are not paid too much for what they do." - this statement can be considered a contention.

• True

• False

AUDIENCE refers to.

• Who wrote the article

• Who published the article

• Who sponsored the article

• Who the article is intended for

Examples of FORM include (select all that apply)

• A letter to the editor

• Opinion article

• Social Media posts

• Talk radio commentary

Select all true statements relating to TONE.

• Sets the mood/feeling

• Isn't reflected of the writer's attitude towards the subject matter or audience

• Generates a desired emotional response

• Is shown through word choice and persuasive techniques

This ad campaign using which persuasive technique(s)? Click on the image to see the fine print.

• Inclusive language

• Emotive language

• The use of statistics

• Appeasing the reader

Appeal to fear is...

• never used in a logical argument

• is not allowed in newspaper articles

• a persuasive technique

• is rarely used in persuasive writing

The purpose of persuasive texts/language it to (select all that apply)

• Convince someone that your opinion is valid

• sell something

• change people's mind

• let people think for themselves