a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour

language structures that develop text cohesion

a punctuation mark used to connect two complete sentences

thankfulness to someone for something they have done

Writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

English

In this unit, pupils learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

In 'Persuasive Letter Writing: School Uniform', pupils learnt to use persuasive devices in letter writing to persuade the reader of the writer's position. In this unit, pupils will learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing

I am so thankful to you for taking the time to read this letter.

I have set out what I believe to be true; now, you can decide whether to help.

Thank you so much for taking the time to consider this matter.

Which of these examples are expressions of gratitude?

Which of the following are we likely to find in the conclusion to a persuasive letter?

I truly appreciate you considering this matter.

I am truly grateful to you for having taken this matter seriously.

Which of the following expressions of gratitude have the appropriate formal tone for a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes?

Thank you so much for your help it is; truly appreciated.

Thank you so much; for your help it is truly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your help; it is truly appreciated.

Thank you; so much for your help it is truly appreciated.

Which example here uses a semi-colon correctly?

Do you not agree that this must be resolved immediately?

Which of these is **not** a rhetorical question?

Which is the most appropriate sign-off to a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes?

Which cohesive device has been used here? 'The police have been hopeless: they have hardly done any investigation at all.'

Which cohesive device has been used here? 'I know you will be more helpful because you have skills that the police do not.'

the fronted adverbial 'however' following a semi-colon

the fronted adverbial 'in addition' following a semi-colon

Which cohesive devices could be used to connect these two ideas? 'I was hoping the police would be helpful. They have not been of any use.'

I am desperate completely desperate for your help.

I am desperate - completely desperate - for your help.

I am desperate (I am completely desperate) for your help.

Which example joins these ideas correctly? 'I am desperate for your help. I am completely desperate.'

I am furious: they have been completely useless.

I am furious they have: been completely useless.

I am furious they have been: completely useless.

Which example uses a colon to explain correctly? 

Which two persuasive techniques are used here? 'I know that you will have already thought of a solution: your incredible powers of investigation are unmatched.'

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