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Unit 2: Reading and exploring texts and Exploring argument
Quick questions on Persuasive language techniques in Year 11 texts: VCE English Unit 2
9short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.
What is catalogue of techniques?Show answer
Appeals. Recruit a value, emotion or identity in the audience.
What is naming the intended effect?Show answer
For each technique, name the effect on the audience.
What is linking technique to contention?Show answer
Each technique serves the writer's contention. A strong analytical paragraph:
What is common errors?Show answer
Technique-spotting without effect. Listing techniques is description, not analysis.
What is appeals?Show answer
Recruit a value, emotion or identity in the audience.
What is technique-spotting without effect?Show answer
Listing techniques is description, not analysis.
What is generic effects?Show answer
"Makes the audience think" carries no weight. Name the specific cognitive or emotional move.
What is effect divorced from contention?Show answer
Effect without link to the writer's case loses the analytical thread.
What is quote dump?Show answer
Long quotation followed by general comment.