ENGLISH

GRADE 8
WEEK-6 QUARTER-1
TOPIC:
USE EMPHASIS
MARKERS FOR
PERSUASIVE PURPOSES
PREPARED BY:
MRS. MARIA GLORIA R.
NOTORIO
MODULE IN ENGLISH 8 WEEK – 6
QUARTER 1
 USE EMPHASIS MARKERS FOR PERSUASIVE
PURPOSES

Persuasive writing 
-intends to convince readers to believe in an idea or opinion and to do an
action. Many writings such as criticisms, reviews, reaction papers.
What is Emphasis and Emphasis Markers?

 Emphasis 
-is the repetition of key words and phrases or the careful arrangement of
words to give them special weight and prominence. The most emphatic spot in a
sentence is usually the end.

 Emphasis marker 
-is a word or affix that expresses a speaker's stress upon the predicate of a
sentence.
- are words and expressions that emphasize a point according to their
categories and functions.
THE MOST COMMON EMPHASIS MARKERS:
1. Emotive words
- describes words and phrases meant to evoke an emotional response to a
subject. Conversely, referential language represents the use of
a word or phrase solely by its lexical definition, or denotation.
Emotive Words
*Adjectives - Appalling, Wonderful, Heavenly, Magical and Tragic.
* Abstract Nouns - Freedom, Pride, Justice, Love and Terror.
*Verbs - Destroyed, Vindicated, Saved, Betrayed and Adored.
2. Personal Pronouns
Using “we” “you” and “us” to create a connection between writers and readers.
Example
3.Exaggeration
-is the representation of something as better or worse than it really is.

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STEPS IN WRITING A GOOD PERSUASIVE TEXT

1. Clearly state your opinion.

2. Explain your reasons for your opinion
3. Give examples to support your opinion
4. Restate again your opinion.

EXAMPLE:
The pie is so delicious, you will want to buy it now! Pies are on sales today
for 10 pesos. What a great price?
Eating pie is good for you and you can get it for affordable price. Hurry!
Avail this delicious and nutritious pie for less today.

O- The pie is so delicious, so you want to buy it.

R- Pies are sale today for only what a great price?
E- Eating pie is good for you and you can get it for an affordable price.
O- Hurry avail this delicious and nutritious pie for less today.
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ANSWER SHEET
WEEK: 6 QUARTER: 1

NAME OF STUDENT: CARES JULIANE D. CAŇAS SUBJECT: ENGLISH 8

GRADE LEVEL AND SECTION: 8A-LEAF SCORE: __________

ACTIVITY #1:
Direction: Give at least two examples each of the following emphasis
markers.
Personal pronoun
1. We help the world grow the food it needs.

2. We’ve got it all for you.

Exaggeration
1. He is older than the hills.

2. I had a ton of homework.

Repetition
1. Let it go, let it go I can’t hold it back anymore.

2. Nothing can be created out of nothing.

Imperative
1. Please bring this basket to your mother.
 2. Be quiet!

ANSWER SHEET
WEEK: 6 QUARTER: 1

NAME OF STUDENT: CARES JULIANE D. CAŇAS SUBJECT: ENGLISH 8

GRADE LEVEL AND SECTION: 8A-LEAF SCORE: __________

AGREEMENT:
Direction: Make your own persuasive text. Follow the steps on how to
make a persuasive text. Write it inside the box.

Beautiful hair begins with this shampoo, for only P6.00 you can buy 1 and get
another 1 for free. Magic shampoo makes you magical. It refreshes your look,
makes your hair stronger and will make your hair irresistibly smooth. Get yours
now!

O- Beautiful hair begins with this shampoo.

R- You can buy 1 and get another 1 for free.

E- Magic shampoo makes you magical, it

refreshes your look.
O- makes your hair stronger and irresistibly
smooth.