Persuasion and Power · Persuasive Writing

The Language of Influence

Identifying high modality words and rhetorical questions in persuasive texts.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do specific word choices create a sense of urgency in the audience?
  2. 2Why are rhetorical questions effective at leading a reader to a specific conclusion?
  3. 3What is the impact of using inclusive language like 'we' and 'us' in an argument?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E5LA08AC9E5LY01
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Persuasion and Power
Period: Persuasive Writing

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