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=Using Language to Persuade - How to anaylse=


 * When we are persuading others to our opinion on an issue we use language in a particular way to ensure we achieve our PURPOSE which is to convince our AUDIENCE that our viewpoint is the right one!**
 * We can do it through speaking or through the Media. For example a range of types of Newspaper Articles, cartoons and radio. Part of our study this year analysing the Persuasive Language used in the media. We beginning this journey with newspapers.**


 * There are** **3 things to keep in mind when reading an article expressing a viewpoint:**
 * What is the main point of the article (Contention- The main viewpoint the author is discussing.)
 * How is Language being used - the tone, style; emotive how does it make you feel.
 * How does the language position the reader - do they influence you to accept or reject the readers viewpoint?

=Our Investigation:= The aim in this Wiki is to investigate and fill-out information on the following areas:
 * 1) What does it mean when you are asked to work out the **Main contention** of an article?
 * 2) What does it mean when we refer to the **Tone** of an article?
 * 3) What does it mean when we refer to the **Style** of an article?
 * 4) **Persuasive devices** - We will develop a list of the devices - each person will define two devices and give examples using samples from text on the net. Please add to/fill in this page we can use it later on this year as well.

What process can we use when analysing persuasive language?

 * Technique** - Identify the technique
 * Example**- give an example of the Persuasive Technique
 * Effect** - explain the effect