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WorksheetsLanguage Analysis - Issues
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
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
