Guided Reading
Cragworth Cottage
In addition to 'VFP' (veiled threat, flattery, presumption), the following features can be found in persuasive texts.
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P is for personal tone - use language that includes the reader and makes them feel involved.
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E is for emotive language - use words that have a strong emotional impact on the reader.
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R is for rhetorical questions - use questions to make the reader think about your viewpoint.
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S is for say again- repeat key points to reinforce your most important ideas.
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U is for undermine opposing arguments - show that you recognise an opposing viewpoint and then undermine that argument.
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A is for anecdotes - use a short, interesting story from real life.
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D is for direct address - use personal pronouns, like ‘you’ and ‘your’, to involve your reader.
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E is for exaggeration - use exaggeration to make your point stronger.
Read through the text and look for examples of 'VFP' and 'PERSUADE'.