Year 8
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will consider the key features of writing rhetorically for an opinion article. We will draw upon our knowledge of rhetoric to explore how this might help us to persuade others of our opinion around important topics. We will consider the key features of opinion articles, study an example article and think about our own opinion on the topic of 'too much tech.'
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which order should we consider when using a framework for rhetorical writing?
ethos, pathos, logos
logos, pathos, ethos
pathos, logos, ethos
Q2.
What is a counter-argument?
a type of emotive language
an argument to oppose someone shouting
directly addressing the reader
Q3.
It helps when starting to write using rhetoric, that you:
Deliver a powerful line
Gives facts and figures
Show your knowledge
Q4.
Close down counterarguments with:
Equally
Furthermore
Similarly
Q5.
Anaphora is:
Alliteration at the end of a rhetorical question
Alliteration at the end of successful phrases
repetition at the end of successive phrases
Q6.
Anaphora is useful for:
building logos
creating ethos
using an expert opinion
6 Questions
Q1.
When writing articles, we should withhold our:
headline
ideas
words
Q2.
An example of anaphora is:
Don't fill your time with Google; fill it with the outdoors instead.
We have been brave, we are brave, we will be brave again!
We must not get distracted.
Q3.
A headline is useful for:
Giving facts and figures
Making the article look tidy
Starting the article with some good words
Q4.
Close down counterarguments with:
a catchy headline
a range of convincing arguments to support the counterargument
a range of emotive language
Q5.
When planning to write an opinion article, it is important that you plan (select two answers):
how many people you will be giving your speech to
how much space you will need to draw a headline
Q6.
Fundamental means:
essential and well-liked
not important
not necessary