Sentence starters and structures

Question 1

Introduction:

Answer 1

1. Many have begun to question the actions…
2. In his opinion piece, TITLE (source/date), AUTHOR contends that…
3. …sparked animated debate.

Question 2

Tone:

Answer 2

1. The author commences with a ___ tone …
2. The writer changes to a much more ___ tone as he…
3. The writer’s tone shifts back and forth between ___ and ___ …

Question 3

Appeals:

Answer 3

1. An appeal to the ___ is clearly evident as the writer proposes…
2. The writer employs a ___ and appeals to the reader’s ___
3. The writer appeals to the reader’s sense of ___ numerous times throughout the article as he…

Question 4

Positioning:

Answer 4

1. Compels the reader to…
2. Consequently this sways the reader…
3. This influences the reader to side with the author’s viewpoint as they are invited to…