techniques used in writing or speaking to persuade or enhance communication

to give special importance or prominence to something when speaking or writing

when a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of a number of sentences or clauses

a word or phrase that is repeated several times in a piece of writing

Considering and emulating the use of anaphora in speech writing

English

Developing reading skills and personal responses to non-fiction texts

Using inference and embedded quotations to craft effective summaries

Considering and understanding the attitude of a non-fiction text

Crafting an effective comparison of non-fiction texts

Considering and emulating the use of direct address in the opening of a speech

Considering and emulating onomatopoeia and alliteration in speech writing

Using colons, dashes, and semicolons effectively in opinion writing

Considering and emulating the use of rhetorical questions in opinion writing

Considering and emulating the use of extended analogies in non-fiction writing

Considering and analysing the use of anecdotes in a non-fiction text

Considering and emulating the use of similes in non-fiction writing

Considering and analysing attitude in non-fiction writing

Analysing and comparing language techniques in non-fiction writing

Considering and emulating the use of hyperbole in opinion writing

Using comparatives and superlatives to effectively compare non-fiction texts

Planning a speech and building your counter-argument

Using rhetorical devices to write an effective speech

In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices used in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language, to express similar or differing viewpoints.

In 'Non-Fiction: Crime and Punishment', pupils analyse the language choices of authors in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices in non-fiction texts.

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills. They look at a range of nineteenth century and modern texts in tandem, and practise comparing viewpoints. They then practise emulating different techniques from the texts in order to develop their speech and opinion writing.

Non-fiction: changing views

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

to highlight its importance or significance

What does it mean to emphasise something?

repeated at the beginning of a number of sentences or clauses.

repeated at the end of a number of sentences or clauses.

repeated it the middle of a number of sentences or clauses.

appears only once in a speech - not repeated at all.

Which of these is the correct definition of anaphora? When a word or phrase is...

a repeated line or group of lines in a text or speech

a type of question you can ask at the beginning of a speech

the final paragraph of a speech where you summarise your ideas

it emphasises how long the audience have been listening to the speech

it emphasises the urgency of the issue and encourage listeners to take action

it encourage listeners to feel bad for not doing anything to help sooner

How could the sentence 'Time is running out.' be an impactful refrain?

They are both types of figurative language.

They are both methods linked to the use of rhyming words.

They are both methods used to emphasise a particular idea or message.

What do anaphora and refrains have in common?

include lots of statistics and evidence to support your ideas

What should you aim to achieve in the introduction of a speech?

a prompt urging immediate response or engagement from the audience

pronouns that refer to specific people or things (e.g., I, you, he, she)

speaking personally to another person or group of people, often by name

a question designed to make listeners think - it doesn't need a verbal response

it makes you sound like an expert in the subject you're talking about

you can adapt your tone to suit your audience

it allows people to hear you more clearly

you can use tone to speed up or slow down the pace of your speech

'He', 'she', 'you' and 'me' are all examples of personal {{ }}.

decide which methods you'll use to engage the audience.

decide how you will perform the speech to suit your audience.

decide on your initial response to the statement/question/topic.

When planning your speech, a great first step is to...

the consistent use of the same word or phrase to emphasise a point

the technique of introducing new topics abruptly

the practice of summarising the main points at the end of a speech

Starter Quiz

What should you aim to achieve in the introduction of a speech?