core concepts of analysing argument

Question 1

context

Answer 1

gives the audience background on the issue and sets the scene for the article or text. when executing, aim to demonstrate that you understand why the article was written and its surrounding circumstances

Question 2

date

Answer 2

acknowledge the time the article was written in the introduction

Question 3

form

Answer 3

form is the text type, which can include speeches, blogs, letter to the editors or opinion article.

Question 4

author

Answer 4

when writing an essay always refer to the author by their full name, surname only, or a title and a surname, but never by their first name alone. for example: Ms Lisa Tran, Lisa Tran, Tran, Ms Tran, never just Lisa.

Question 5

source

Answer 5

it can influence my understanding of the audience.

Question 6

title

Answer 6

it is important to properly introduce the article.

Question 7

contention

Answer 7

what is the authors argument?
what does the author want to change/why/what is it like now/what do they want it to be?

Question 8

audience

Answer 8

important to analyse and figure out who the target audience is because it will shape the entirety of the analysis for the essay

Question 9

tone

Answer 9

give judgement on the overall tone of the peice and reserve the changes and shifts in tone that are seen throughout the article for the body paragraphs.

Question 10

picture

Answer 10

include the visual in the introduction.