The 'Rumble' move of 'Boxing to Argue' is where...

the writer may try to politely squash the opposing view, the writer recognises the opposing argument

The 'Knockout' move of 'Boxing to Argue' is where...

the writer concludes their argument

Sometimes when you are writing to argue you may...

Convince the reader that your argument is the strongest

A 'Jab' is where the writer...

Makes the first point of their argument

What is writing to argue?

Where you express a viewpoint whilst recognising other views

Sometimes when you are writing to argue you may...

Convince the reader that your argument is the strongest

Step one of 'Boxing to Argue' is 'Touch Gloves' where the...

writer shows respect to the reader to find common ground

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Which techniques make the 'Jabs' more powerful?
Structural Features
Language Techniques
Punching Technique
AFOREST Techniques
2
The 'Rumble' move of 'Boxing to Argue' is where...
the writer may try to politely squash the opposing view
the most punches are landed
the knockout is attempted
the writer recognises the opposing argument
3
The 'Knockout' move of 'Boxing to Argue' is where...
the writer concludes their argument
the writer tries to land one last jab
the writer adds a final point to strengthen their argument
the writer tries to win the argument
4
Sometimes when you are writing to argue you may...
Try to knockout the reader
Convince the reader that your argument is the strongest
Explain a topic to the reader
Have a boxing match with the reader
5
A 'Jab' is where the writer...
tries to squash the opposing argument
Makes the first point of their argument
tries to set up their argument
intimidates the reader
6
What is writing to argue?
Where you express a viewpoint whilst recognising other views
Where you argue with someone in writing.
Writing to start an argument with someone
Where you insult someone in writing
7
Which AFOREST technique is used here?
Triple
Alliteration
Emotive Language
Facts
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What effect do the AFOREST techniques have on the reader?
Persuade the reader
Aggravate the reader
Explain further details to the reader
Confuse the reader
9
Sometimes when you are writing to argue you may...
Explain a topic to the reader
Have a boxing match with the reader
Convince the reader that your argument is the strongest
Try to knockout the reader
10
Step one of 'Boxing to Argue' is 'Touch Gloves' where the...
writer attempts to disrespect the reader
writer makes an initial argument
writer shows respect to the reader to find common ground
writer begins arguing

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