Opinion articles and rhetoric

In this lesson, we will consider the key features of writing rhetorically for an opinion article. We will draw upon our knowledge of rhetoric to explore how this might help us to persuade others of our opinion around important topics. We will consider the key features of opinion articles, study an example article and think about our own opinion on the topic of 'too much tech.'

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Q1.Which order should we consider when using a framework for rhetorical writing?

ethos, pathos, logoslogos, pathos, ethospathos, logos, ethosethos, logos, pathos

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Q2.What is a counter-argument?

an argument to oppose someone shoutingan argument to oppose another argumentdirectly addressing the readera type of emotive language

2/6

Q3.It helps when starting to write using rhetoric, that you:

Gives facts and figuresShow your knowledgeBuild trustDeliver a powerful line

3/6

Q4.Close down counterarguments with:

HoweverEquallySimilarlyFurthermore

4/6

Q5.Anaphora is:

repetition at the end of successive phrasesrepetition at the beginning of successive phrasesAlliteration at the end of successful phrasesAlliteration at the end of a rhetorical question

5/6

Q6.Anaphora is useful for:

creating ethosbuilding pathosbuilding logosusing an expert opinion

6/6

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which order should we consider when using a framework for rhetorical writing?

ethos, pathos, logoslogos, pathos, ethospathos, logos, ethosethos, logos, pathos

1/6

Q2.What is a counter-argument?

an argument to oppose someone shoutingan argument to oppose another argumentdirectly addressing the readera type of emotive language

2/6

Q3.It helps when starting to write using rhetoric, that you:

Gives facts and figuresShow your knowledgeBuild trustDeliver a powerful line

3/6

Q4.Close down counterarguments with:

HoweverEquallySimilarlyFurthermore

4/6

Q5.Anaphora is:

repetition at the end of successive phrasesrepetition at the beginning of successive phrasesAlliteration at the end of successful phrasesAlliteration at the end of a rhetorical question

5/6

Q6.Anaphora is useful for:

creating ethosbuilding pathosbuilding logosusing an expert opinion

6/6

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Writing rhetoric: key features of rhetorical article writing

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Q1.When writing articles, we should withhold our:

opinionideaswordsheadline

1/6

Q2.An example of anaphora is:

We will carry on, will be persevere, we will never give up!We have been brave, we are brave, we will be brave again!Don't fill your time with Google; fill it with the outdoors instead.We must not get distracted.

2/6

Q3.A headline is useful for:

Giving facts and figuresMaking the article look tidyGetting your reader's attentionStarting the article with some good words

3/6

Q4.Close down counterarguments with:

a range of convincing arguments to support your opiniona range of convincing arguments to support the counterargumenta range of emotive languagea catchy headline

4/6

Q5.When planning to write an opinion article, it is important that you plan (select two answers):

Select two (2) boxes

which side of the argument you are onhow much space you will need to draw a headlinehow many people you will be giving your speech toyour final, powerful line

5/6

Q6.Fundamental means:

essential or necessarynot importantnot necessaryessential and well-liked

6/6

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Writing rhetoric: key features of rhetorical article writing

Complete the questions below:

Q1.When writing articles, we should withhold our:

opinionideaswordsheadline

1/6

Q2.An example of anaphora is:

2/6

Q3.A headline is useful for:

Giving facts and figuresMaking the article look tidyGetting your reader's attentionStarting the article with some good words

3/6

Q4.Close down counterarguments with:

a range of convincing arguments to support your opiniona range of convincing arguments to support the counterargumenta range of emotive languagea catchy headline

4/6

Q5.When planning to write an opinion article, it is important that you plan (select two answers):

Select two (2) boxes

which side of the argument you are onhow much space you will need to draw a headlinehow many people you will be giving your speech toyour final, powerful line

5/6

Q6.Fundamental means:

essential or necessarynot importantnot necessaryessential and well-liked

6/6

Lesson summary: Opinion articles and rhetoric

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Writing rhetoric: key features of rhetorical article writing

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