Devices in Argumentative Writing

What is the impact on the reader when using the "Cause and effect" device?

• Helps the reader see the benefits of higher education

• Helps the reader understand the relationship between two ideas

• Helps the reader understand the extent of a problem

• Helps the reader see the differences between generations

Which device helps the reader conceptualize the extent or size of a problem?

• Evidence: research findings

• Precedent

• Statistics

• Comparison

What does the "Precedent" device imply?

• That meat isn't a healthy food choice

• That Melbourne will be great if we introduce the congestion charge

• That cotton bags need to be used a lot to have less impact

• That higher education is beneficial

Which device is used to highlight the changes from someone's experience at school?

• Cause and effect

• Evidence: research findings

• Comparison

• Opposite

What is the purpose of using "Evidence: research findings" in an argument?

• To prove the argument to be true

• To show the relationship between two ideas

• To help the reader understand the extent of a problem

• To highlight the differences between two things

What does the "Comparison" device help the reader do?

• See the differences

• Draw a conclusion

• Understand the extent of a problem

• Prove an argument to be true

What is the impact on the reader when using "Opposite"?

• Helps the reader see the benefits of higher education

• Helps the reader understand the relationship between two ideas

• Helps the reader see the differences between generations

• Helps the reader understand the extent of a problem

What does the "Cause and effect" device help the reader see or understand?

• The benefits of higher education

• The extent of a problem

• That cotton bags need to be used a lot to have less impact

• The differences between generations

What does the "Statistics" device help the reader understand?

• The benefits of higher education

• How much the government actually pays

• The relationship between two ideas

• The changes from someone's experience at school

What does the "Precedent" device position the reader to view?

• The charge as a step in the right direction

• The importance of higher education

• The dangers in both

• The need for change