Developing a viewpoint using structural features
I can use structural features to develop my ideas and create an interesting speech.
Developing a viewpoint using structural features
I can use structural features to develop my ideas and create an interesting speech.
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Key learning points
- It is important to consider the overall structure of your writing.
- Creating a specific focus for each section of your writing can help develop your viewpoint.
- You should consider the order of your writing to ensure it is engaging.
- Anaphora and epistrophe both use repetition and can be used to reinforce key ideas and create an urgent tone.
Keywords
Cohesion - refers to writing where all of the separate parts are clearly connected and well structured
Emotive - if something is emotive it provokes intense feelings or emotions
Rapport - to create a connection or bond
Credible - trustworthy and believable
Hyperbolic - something is exaggerated to make a point
Common misconception
In persuasive writing, I just need to include a range of rhetorical devices and sophisticated vocabulary.
Whilst it is important to use rhetorical devices and choose interesting language, you must also consider the structure of your writing. This ensures that your argument has a clear progression and your message doesn't get lost.
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