The Art of Persuasion · Rhetoric & Argumentation
Crafting the Editorial Voice
Students practice the stylistic conventions of opinion writing to advocate for a specific cause.
Key Questions
- 1How does the choice of persona influence the effectiveness of a written argument?
- 2What role does the counter-argument play in strengthening a writer's own position?
- 3How can figurative language be used to make abstract policy issues feel personal?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9ELA11LY06AC9ELA11LA04
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Persuasion
Period: Rhetoric & Argumentation
Suggested Methodologies
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