Persuasion and Power · Persuasive Writing
The Language of Influence
Identifying high modality words and rhetorical questions in persuasive texts.
Key Questions
- 1How do specific word choices create a sense of urgency in the audience?
- 2Why are rhetorical questions effective at leading a reader to a specific conclusion?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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