WRITING ABOUT PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE When introducing the main contention of the article, you can phrase the

sentence like this: The author ___________________ [a particular idea]. For example, The writer asserts that the State Government should provide free public transport within the inner city. Here are some alternatives to asserts: contends argues supports advocates promotes recommends suggests champions proposes If the writers main contention is that a particular viewpoint should be rejected, you can use this format: The author ________________[the opposing opinion]. For example, The author rejects the idea that removing ATMs from pokies venues will reduce the number of problem gamblers. Here are some alternatives to rejects: attacks refutes condemns negates dismisses rebuts denigrates disputes undermines repudiates Vary your sentence structure to make sure your writing is interesting and effective. This will help you with TIE: By appealing to our desire to be more modern and up-to-date, the writer By opening with an explosive declaration, the author aims to provoke. Citing a comprehensive study on the issue intends to have the effect of. Establishing their credentials at the outset, the writer aims to In this appeal to a sense of justice, the author encourages readers Invoking the popular stereotype of mothers, the author intends to The use of emotive languages aims to evoke fear/a sense of urgency/ outrage in the audience Through the use of a rhetorical question, the author tries to When the writer declares that., he aims to position the reader to.

Vary your sentences starters:

[Quotation] signals the authors disbelief that Using colourful language The writer aims to position the reader to A series of rhetorical questions highlights the The author implies/ insinuates/ suggests that Appealing to our assumed anger over the issue

When discussing the conclusion of an article, try out the following sentence starters:
At the conclusion of the piece, the author returns to the idea of By closing the argument with.., the author aims to leave the reader with. Finally, the writer summarises their viewpoint by In conclusion, the author suggests Mention of is reserved for the final paragraph, having the effect of. The article concludes by reiterating.

Use appropriate linking words to make your writing flow smoothly. For example: In contrast. Conversely Furthermore In addition On the other hand Similarly. However. Therefore

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