KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Vocabulary: Influence - Explained

The transcript discusses strategies to encourage readers to share their opinions by influencing them through selective presentation of information. In nonfiction texts, this can be achieved by focusing on the benefits of a product to sway the reader's perspective.

What is the primary goal when encouraging a reader to share their perspective?

• To persuade the reader

• To inform the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

How can a writer influence a reader to express their opinion?

• By providing irrelevant information

• By avoiding any opinion

• By using complex language

• By presenting only one side of an argument

In what way can nonfiction texts persuade readers?

• By showing both pros and cons

• By highlighting only the benefits

• By using fictional stories

• By avoiding any factual information

What is a common technique used in nonfiction to persuade?

• Presenting only positive aspects

• Using fictional characters

• Including irrelevant data

• Avoiding any persuasive language

Why might a nonfiction text focus solely on the benefits of a product?

• To confuse the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To provide a balanced view