English: Paper 1 Writing to Argue, Persuade, Advise 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? English LiteratureGCSEAll boards Created by: James BouckleyCreated on: 10-05-11 19:01 Writing to Argue ARGUE: Build up arguments, then knock them down with counter arguments. Introduction summarising the issue Use statistics to back up your points (these can be made up!) Use anecdotes (personal stories) to make a point (these can be made up!) Use lists of three Use good connectives/discourse markers Make sure to put 2 points of view across Finish on a strong ending, putting across your point of view Rhetorical questions Topic sentences Use these techniques: Alliteration/Emotive Language/Varied Sentence Structure/Other applicable poetic techniques 1 of 3 Writing to Persuade Persuade: Aim is to convince the reader. Use rhetorical questions Use lists of three Repetition Include Emotive Language Facts and Statistics Anecdotes 2nd person pronoun Humour 2 of 3 Writing to Advise ADVISE: Offer further explanation Must show empathy towards the reader Offer several solutions and choices Direct address Use a wide range of vocabulary and sentence forms Modal verbs (can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must) are useful along with imperatives Can use humour to lighten mood 3 of 3
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