Analysing Argument

1. An introductory paragraph should cover 3 aspects. Which of the four below should NEVER be done in an analysis essay:

State the writer's tone

Identify the writer's contention

Insert your own opinion about the issue

State the name of article, date, publication

DO NOT provide your own opinion at all in this type of essay

Explanation

DO NOT provide your own opinion at all in this type of essay

2. An opinionative article will often conclude with

An apology

A call to action or prediction

Several quotes

3. Colloquial language is informal language and can also be described as conversational language/tone.

True

False

4. The AFEE structure is a way to guide you in writing your essay. AFEE stands for: Argument Feature Example Effect

True

False

5. For this essay, you are encouraged to use the following format:

The signature paragraph format

The 5 paragraph format.

No need to paragraph in this essay!

The 10 paragraph format

6. Colloquial language is best described as:

Informal language, such as slang, which is designed to build a connection with the audience .

Formal language, which is designed to establish a sense of authority with the audience

Drawing generalisations, which is designed to make the contention of a piece easier to understand for an audience.

7. Which of the following terms can be used when referring to the tone of an article:

Persuasive

Matter of fact / frank

Informative

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10. A synonym for argument is

Contention is simply another word for point-of-view or opinion. Read the piece of persuasive writing carefully. ... Starting a sentence with the word 'that' can help you identify the writer's contention. – That reality television is a waste of time.
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
"Trump's Rhetoric of White Nostalgia. Trump's core promise is to return to white, working-class Americans what they feel they've lost."

Explanation

Contention is simply another word for point-of-view or opinion. Read the piece of persuasive writing carefully. ... Starting a sentence with the word 'that' can help you identify the writer's contention. – That reality television is a waste of time.
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
"Trump's Rhetoric of White Nostalgia. Trump's core promise is to return to white, working-class Americans what they feel they've lost."

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11. Select the examples of colloquial phrases below:

"Yeah, right. So it's okay for the school to ban phones but not okay for..."

"So it's a movie about..."

"It is obvious that phones are a distraction in the classroom"

"You get it, right."

"Wake up Australia".

"Come down and check out the ceremony at Bondi...".

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