Writing an effective article
I can use anecdotes, hyperbole and statistics to write an effective article.
Writing an effective article
I can use anecdotes, hyperbole and statistics to write an effective article.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In order to write a convincing argument, you might include techniques such as anecdotes, hyperbole and statistics.
- Anecdotes make the issue seem relevant to the real world and elicit an emotional reaction from the reader.
- Hyperbole makes the issue seem urgent and important.
- To make a statistic credible, you might state the organisation it came from, date, and a believable figure.
- The article form includes a headline, strapline, subheadings and paragraphs.
Keywords
Argument - a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory
Persuade - to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or believe it
Elicit - evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
Credible - able to be believed or trusted
Convincing - able to make you believe that something is true or right
Common misconception
Including any statistics is enough to make your argument more convincing.
In order to be convincing, statistics have to be credible.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
title of the article
summary of the article
summary of the paragraph
focuses on one idea in support of the main argument