Argumentative Writing Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Argumentative Writing

A style of writing that presents a clear viewpoint and supports it with evidence and reasoning to persuade the audience.

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Terms in this set (10)

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Argumentative Writing

A style of writing that presents a clear viewpoint and supports it with evidence and reasoning to persuade the audience.

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Purpose of Argumentative Writing

To convince the audience of a viewpoint or persuade them to take action.

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Audience in Argumentative Writing

The intended reader or listener, whose beliefs or actions the writer aims to influence.

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Tone in Argumentative Writing

The attitude conveyed through language choices, which should be appropriate to the audience and purpose.

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Register in Argumentative Writing

The level of formality used, which should suit the audience and purpose of the piece.

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Rhetorical Devices

Techniques such as rhetorical questions, repetition, and emotive language used to persuade the audience.

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Counterargument

An opposing viewpoint that is acknowledged and refuted to strengthen the writer's argument.

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Paragraph Cohesion

How ideas are logically linked within and across paragraphs using discourse markers and structural linking.

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Effective Opening

A strong introduction that grabs attention, states the viewpoint, and outlines the argument.

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Technical Accuracy in Argumentative Writing

Correct use of spelling, punctuation, and grammar to ensure clarity and credibility.

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