Language Analysis

A contention is...

• The overall topic being discussed

• The author's point of view/opinion

• An argument to persuade you to agree with the author

• An argument to persuade you to disagree with the author

The issue is...

• The overall topic being discussed

• The author's point of view/opinion

• An argument to persuade you to agree with the author

• An argument to persuade you to disagree with the author

A persuasive text is

• A visual text trying to convince you to do/think something

• A written text trying to convince you to do/think something

• An oral text trying to convince you to do/think something

• A text describing an issue with no particular contention/purpose

The author's contention is their _______ on the issue.

'Phones in schools' is an example of...

• A contention

• A purpose

• An issue

• An audience

'Phones in schools are distracting and should be banned' is an example of...

• A contention

• A purpose

• An issue

• An audience

'Convincing the principle to ban phones' is an example of...

• A contention

• A purpose

• An issue

• An audience

'Parents and teachers at the school' are an example of...

• A contention

• A purpose

• An issue

• An audience

The tone(s) in a persuasive text describe

• The 'voice' the author is using

• The arguments being used

• The author's contention

• The vibe of the author's writing

What is the issue in this short persuasive text example?

Kingswood College should have a therapy dog on campus. Dogs are incredibly loyal animals. They can be trained to perform a number of useful tasks, and serve as wonderful companions. Therapy dogs in schools reduce stress, anxiety and depression in the student body.

• KWC should have a therapy dog

• KWC should not have a therapy dog

• A possible therapy dog at KWC

• Therapy dogs reduce anxiety in students