RepetitionRepeatinga word orphraseReasonandlogicDrawingconclusionsfrom evidenceand known factsto support aclear argumentAppealto familyvaluesAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingContextThebackgroundinformationModalityWords that helpthe speakertake a positionon the topic,certain vsuncertainToneThe mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). FactSomethingthat is knownand provento be true.ArgumentA series of logicalstatements (x3)to support thewriter's orspeaker's maincontention. ColloquialLanguageSlang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  Impactthe result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)RhetoricalquestionsA questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.ExpertopinionThe views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableBiasIt shows howthe writer’sattitude orvalues affecttheir opinionIssueAn importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAudiencethe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing toContentionThe writer'spoint ofview on theissue.AlliterationThis is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterRebuttalA part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counteror refute anotherstatement.Appeal tohip-pocketnerveAppeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossAppealIt is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.StatisticsEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesInclusivelanguageUsinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.AnecdoteA shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.EmotivelanguageWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingRegisterThecomplexityor style oflanguageRepetitionRepeatinga word orphraseReasonandlogicDrawingconclusionsfrom evidenceand known factsto support aclear argumentAppealto familyvaluesAppeals topeople’s desire toprotect theirfamilies andpromote theirfamily’s wellbeingContextThebackgroundinformationModalityWords that helpthe speakertake a positionon the topic,certain vsuncertainToneThe mood orfeeling of apersuasive pieceof writing (orimage). FactSomethingthat is knownand provento be true.ArgumentA series of logicalstatements (x3)to support thewriter's orspeaker's maincontention. ColloquialLanguageSlang, informaland sarcasticlanguage usedin everydayconversations.  Impactthe result of apersuasiveappeal/argumenton theaudience (how theaudience feel orthink)RhetoricalquestionsA questionthat you ask,withoutexpecting ananswer.ExpertopinionThe views ofsomeone whois veryknowledgeableBiasIt shows howthe writer’sattitude orvalues affecttheir opinionIssueAn importanttopic thatpeople arediscussing orarguing aboutAudiencethe specificgroupof people the authoris appealing toContentionThe writer'spoint ofview on theissue.AlliterationThis is whenmore than oneword in a rowstarts with thesame letterRebuttalA part of thespeech orstatement thattries to counteror refute anotherstatement.Appeal tohip-pocketnerveAppeal topeople’sdesire toavoidfinancial lossAppealIt is a persuasivestrategy by makingan emotional anddeep request fromthe audience.StatisticsEvidence inthe form ofnumbers andpercentagesInclusivelanguageUsinglanguage tomakeeverybodyfeel included.AnecdoteA shortinteresting andrelevant story,about anincident or aperson.EmotivelanguageWords thatmakereaders feelsomethingRegisterThecomplexityor style oflanguage

Analysing Arguments Metalanguage Check - Call List

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  1. Repeating a word or phrase
    Repetition
  2. Drawing conclusions from evidence and known facts to support a clear argument
    Reason and logic
  3. Appeals to people’s desire to protect their families and promote their family’s wellbeing
    Appeal to family values
  4. The background information
    Context
  5. Words that help the speaker take a position on the topic, certain vs uncertain
    Modality
  6. The mood or feeling of a persuasive piece of writing (or image).
    Tone
  7. Something that is known and proven to be true.
    Fact
  8. A series of logical statements (x3) to support the writer's or speaker's main contention. 
    Argument
  9. Slang, informal and sarcastic language used in everyday conversations. 
    Colloquial Language
  10. the result of a persuasive appeal/argument on the audience (how the audience feel or think)
    Impact
  11. A question that you ask, without expecting an answer.
    Rhetorical questions
  12. The views of someone who is very knowledgeable
    Expert opinion
  13. It shows how the writer’s attitude or values affect their opinion
    Bias
  14. An important topic that people are discussing or arguing about
    Issue
  15. the specific group of people  the author is appealing to
    Audience
  16. The writer's point of view on the issue.
    Contention
  17. This is when more than one word in a row starts with the same letter
    Alliteration
  18. A part of the speech or statement that tries to counter or refute another statement.
    Rebuttal
  19. Appeal to people’s desire to avoid financial loss
    Appeal to hip-pocket nerve
  20. It is a persuasive strategy by making an emotional and deep request from the audience.
    Appeal
  21. Evidence in the form of numbers and percentages
    Statistics
  22. Using language to make everybody feel included.
    Inclusive language
  23. A short interesting and relevant story, about an incident or a person.
    Anecdote
  24. Words that make readers feel something
    Emotive language
  25. The complexity or style of language
    Register