Anthology: Climate Change: The Facts Flashcards
Facts the page contains?
150,000 people a year dying every year.
50 years, one third of land based species could face extinction.
2100 world will be hotter then it has been in the last two million years.
How does the web page attract attention?
The page is brightly colored, contains pictures, large headings for example ‘WHAT CAN YOU DO’ to draw attention.
How do they persuade you?
Using personal pronouns such as ‘we’ showing that you need to be a part of this in order to succeed.
Purpose of this web page?
To persuade and to inform the dangerous of climate change.
What is the age group for this webpage?
More adult or student readers because they are going to be more concerned. However with the large amounts of color could be younger.
Language?
- Model Verbs used.
- language to show fear.
Examples of Model Verbs?
could, would.
Words that show the issue is big?
- catastrophic, need for action
Genre?
- information, education
Bold type?
Words such as ‘CAN’ to enforce the fact that some one can help.
Constructive criticism?
Argument to show that the government are wrong and that green peace are correct.
Audience?
Adult, secondary education.
Intro:
An informative newspaper article that is tasked with the purpose of persuading people
Metaphors:
A political hot potato
Opinion presented as fact:
Humanity is responsible
