Writing with a purpose

Question 1

Helps the reader feel like the piece of writing is aimed directly at them

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Direct address

Question 2

Used to make the reader feel a certain way or a certain emotion

Answer 2

Emotive language

Question 3

informs the reader on what the article will be about

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a clear title

Question 4

makes the article easier for the reader to read and understand

Answer 4

clear sections and subheadings

Question 5

an abbreviation of two words, they should’t be used when writing a formal letter or article

Answer 5

contractions

Question 6

an idiomatic phrase consisting of a verb and another element, another thing that shouldn’t be used when writing a formal letter or article

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phrasal verbs

Question 7

Intensifiers (very, at all) … Intensifiers are adverbs or adverbial phrases that strengthen the meaning of other expressions and show emphasis. Another thing that shouldn’t be used when writing a formal letter or article.

Answer 7

common intensifiers

Question 8

Formal language and informal language are associated with particular choices of grammar and vocabulary. Another thing that shouldn’t be used when writing a formal letter or article.

Answer 8

informal language

Question 9

A way to help the reader remember one specific part you want them to remember. Used in a lot of speeches and articles.

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Repetition

Question 10

Helps the reader believe what the speech/article is about by giving examples of how many people agree or how many people have tried it and enjoyed/found it useful.

Answer 10

Statistics

Question 11

complimenting your audience might help them to back you up on your point and might join you in your task

Answer 11

Flattery

Question 12

It is important to include a lot of these but you also need to justify why you think that

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Opinions

Question 13

a question that doesn’t necessarily require an answer, is normally used to get the reader to think. Is used in many different types of persuasive writing.

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Rhetorical question

Question 14

Is used to help people see your point of view, can be used in an argument for or against the point of the argument, normally used in groups

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Groups of three, triplets

Question 15

to move to action : incite

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Prompt

Question 16

Catchy phrase or words that identify a product or company

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Slogan

Question 17

A cause, explanation, or justification for a belief, idea, argument or claim

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Reasons

Question 18

The writer’s attempt to influence the thoughts, feelings or behaviors of another.

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Persuasion

Question 19

Providing two statements offered in explanation or justification of claim or argument

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Two Reason

Question 20

attempting to persuade others by making them feel sorrow, sympathy, or anguish.

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Appeal to pity