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ARGUMENT ANALYSIS REVISION
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS REVISION
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The statement "until we evict shows like Big Brother, we will continue to dumb down our society" is an example of...
an appeal to fear
a cumulative approach
a sustained argument
a play on words
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The statement "all Avila students fail to wear their uniform correctly" is an example of what type of language?
stereotyping
generalisation
humour
hyperbole
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Argument Analysis is easy if...
I annotate carefully
I follow the correct structure for my paragraphs (what, how, why, so)
I read the article/s multiple times in reading time
I do it first in my exam
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The statement "Our current lockdown will ruin the AFL in Victoria" is an example of...
superficial thinking
tangible evidence
sensationalism
common sense appeal
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Describe the TONE of this headline: "The Bachelor"? More like "The Batch Oh Yuck"!
dogmatic
satirical
solemn
frivolous
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The statement "I implore every parent to consider the precious babies if we don't act now" is an example of
irony
emotional appeal
juxtaposition
assertive language
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If a tone is described as 'disconsolate', it means
chauvinistic
saddened
disappointed
hopeful
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I should start each paragraph with...
a persuasive technique that was used a lot in the article
one of the writer's main arguments
whether I agree with them or not
a quote from the article
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My opinion of Argument Analysis is...
It's systematic and doable
I've got this!
It's easier to do them more I practise
I can so do this!
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My body paragraphs should contain
some quoted evidence they used to support that argument
a main argument from the writer
a note of the intended position of of the reader
a note of any persuasive technique that supports the argument
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Photos/logos/graphics on the article...
need to be analysed too
are pretty, but not really relevant
help me understand the writer's arguments
are usually just put in to fill the page
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Describe the TONE of this headline: "Not so 'gold standard' now eh NSW?"
ironical
cheerful
pleading
detached
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A Letter To The Editor is identified by
the writers name and suburb
the picture of the writer at the top
content that is unsophisticated
the word "Opinion" at the top of the page
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The statement "no-one should listen to self-serving, ignorant politicians" is an example of...
cynicism
using shock tactics
widespread concern
disparaging language
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What is the TONE of this headline?: "Native animals lost to fiery tragedy"
sensational
superior
appalled
jocular
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An Editorial is identified by
That it is quite short
The word "Opinion" at the top of the page
That it features a big picture
That there is no author's name provided
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I should link the analysis of two pieces by....
I shouldn't waste time linking them
writing a second introduction halfway through
using a quick phrase on whether they agree/disagree with the other article
noting whether I agree
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When writing an analysis, my opinion on the issue is...
usually odd
necessary
always right
irrelevant
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Describe the TONE of this headline: "Which will we kill off first - COVID or our small businesses?"
respectful
moderate
pessimistic
aggressive
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If a tone is described as 'antagonistic' it means
modest
bitter
disrespectful
pleading
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A Opinion piece is characterised by
is written by a well known journalist or personality
being published online
listing the name and suburb of the writer
only supporting one side of a story
22
If a tone is described as 'fervent', it means
passionate
controlled
sarcastic
critical
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If I have three pieces to analyse...
I will spend more time on Argument Analysis than the other bits of the exam
I can leave one out
I should complain to the invigilator
it's better to analyse the biggest first, then the other two
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If a tone is described as 'obsequious', this means
ingratiating
congratulating
denigrating
sucking up
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If a tone is described as 'officious', it means:
arrogant
guarded
amused
earnest
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When creating my paragraphs, I should start with...
a definition of a persuasive technique
the biggest persuasive device used by the writer
one of the writer's arguments
my opinion
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A good analysis has an excellent conclusion
False
True
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Describe the TONE of this headline: "Our Para Olympians have shown us all what grit is"
cautious
wistful
appreciative
earnest
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When writing an analysis the following is essential:
numbering of the arguments found
CCTAP
clear annotation
The background information provided
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The introduction of an analysis should include:
your own opinion
a list of persuasive techniques found in the article
a statement of the overall issue
the writer's contention
