Reading an opinion article and creating rhetorical questions
I can articulate a personal response to an opinion article. I can understand what makes an effective rhetorical question and use this understanding to create my own.
Reading an opinion article and creating rhetorical questions
I can articulate a personal response to an opinion article. I can understand what makes an effective rhetorical question and use this understanding to create my own.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Using knowledge of a writer and reading the title can help you make predictions about a text.
- Brooker uses irony and sarcasm to address a serious topic.
- Rhetorical questions can be effective as long as they are not overused.
- Rhetorical questions should be relevant to the topic and not rely on direct address or 'you'.
Common misconception
Placing ambiguous, short questions with direct address at the end of sentences is an effective rhetorical question. For example: 'Do you/don't you agree?'
Think about the purpose of a rhetorical question and why we use them. Is this the best way to challenge and provoke thought or get a reaction from your audience?
Keywords
Irony - something happens that is the opposite to what is expected
Sarcasm - to mock or be humorous, usually by saying the opposite of what you mean
Humorous - to be funny or entertaining
Popular culture - includes things like music, films, trends, and fashion that are popular at a given time and enjoyed by wider society
Critique - to assess or evaluate something
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Bring Back Hanging?' by Charlie Brooker, which can be found in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Contains strong language
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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