Saturday, 11 April 2015

(3/2) PLTs: Identification and Analysis (10H Look HERE)


LEARNING INTENTION: To learn what PLT’s are, how to analyse them and be able to construct a full sentence that outlines that analysis.

Check your understanding:

I can construct a sentence that reflects my analysis of the PLTs of a particularly article

I understand what a PLT is

I understand how PLTs are intended to impact on a reader

I can explain why it is important to target specific readerships in my analysis

I can analyse how PLT’s are used to persuade the reader

I can communicate the analysis of PLT’s in full sentences


Learning Activity: Complete the crossword by matching the descriptions to the persuasive language techniques


Persuasive Language Techniques

}Pun: Clever work play

}Facts and statistics: Including evidence from credible research.

}Formal Tone: using correct grammar and language rather than casual or colloquial forms.

}Expert Opinion: Quoting from experts relevant to the topic

}Examples: Including clear examples of your point from real life.

}Rebuttal: Identifying a potential opposing argument and pointing out its flaws or weaknesses.

}Rule of three: Including a series of three ideas to create a mnemonic.

}Anecdotes: adding a personal story.

}Attacks and praise: Providing negative comments about an opponent.

}Rhetorical Question: Asking questions that don’t require an answer but engage the reader.

}Bias: Presenting a one sided argument

}Imagery: using words to create an image in the readers head

}Alliteration: Words play that involves the same letter or sound of words in a row

}Hyperbole: Making exaggerated claims.

}Generalization: making general comments and representations
Persuasive Language

}Descriptive language: language that creates a clear image in the readers mind

}Figurative language: Using metaphors and similes.

}Emotive language: Emotionally charged words

}Inclusive language: including the audience by using personal pronouns

}Colloquial language: Using language that places the author on the same level as an every day person.

}Jargon: Using subject specific language



Appeals

}Appeal to common sense: appealing to the readers common sense

}Logic: making an argument seem logical

}Appeal to nationalism: Making an appeal to the readers sense of national identity

}Appeal to hip-pocket: Appealing to the authors desire to ensure money is spent wisely.

}Appeal to family: Appealing to the readers desire to protect the family unit.

Write in your book any persuasive language techniques that you are unsure of. This list should assist you when it comes to writing the SAC and CAT.


Learning Activity: Read the article titled 'Choosing is hard, but it’s still a lifestyle choice' by Amanda Vanstone. You need to identify ITACT, 3 supporting arguments and at least 9 PLTs and PL employed by the author.

How to analyse PLTs

When analysing persuasive language techniques you need to focus on three skills.

1. Identify and describe the technique
2. Quote how it has been used
3. Describe the effect on the reader 

1 and 2. Nguyen uses a anecdote when she describes herself 'as the daughter' of asylum seekers.
3. By describing the 'state of horror' she 'fled' from she demonstrates she has an understanding of the issue. This could position families to have a greater respect of her opinion because she appears to speak for all asylum seekers.


Link to article http://mrmunners.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/choosing-is-hard-but-itsstill-lifestyle.html

Reflection: Score yourself out of ten on your understanding of todays lesson.

  • Could you find the crossword words?
  • Could you identify ITACT?
  • Could you identify arguments?
  • Could you identify PLTs?

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