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.
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.
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?
