Argument Analysis

Question 1

What is analysis

Answer 1

WHAT the author is arguing, HOW language is used to support the argument, WHY the writer/speaker chooses to do it this way (intended impact)

Question 2

CCTAPF

Answer 2

Context, contention, tone, audience, purpose, form

Question 3

PETHERPES

Answer 3

Political, ethical, technological, historical, environmental, religious, personal, economic, social

Question 4

Inclusive pronouns

Answer 4

indicates it is a view of the majority, feel more relatable for the reader, part of a team

Question 5

Exclusive pronouns

Answer 5

highlights a group as the minority, creates an “us vs them” mentality

Question 6

Personal pronouns

Answer 6

suggests the person speaking has been affected, appeal to the audience as it seems like the author went through it first-hand

Question 7

Statistics and data

Answer 7

evidence behind the argument

Question 8

Expert opinion

Answer 8

they know what they’re talking about

Question 9

Rhetorical question

Answer 9

makes the reader realise the answer is very simple

Question 10

Anecdotes

Answer 10

appeal to sympathy and a first-hand recount of the problem

Question 11

Appeal

Answer 11

reason and logic, patriotism, hip-pocket nerve, sense of safety

Question 12

Introduction structure

Answer 12

Context and background information, form of the argument and author name, contention, target audience, supporting arguments (1 PETHERPES each), “ ‘supporting arguments’ are key reasons as to why action must be taken, tone of the piece

Question 13

Body paragraph structure

Answer 13

1 PETHERPES, tone, how the PETHERPES is/will be affected, persuasive techniques, intended effect on audience, how it links to overall contention

Question 14

Conclusion structure

Answer 14

Restate contention, what the author has tried to achieve, who have they tried to convince, how successful were they at persuading