When analysing the author’s words and strategies, it is important to be clear and concise. Avoid lengthy sentences with numerous clauses. Try to stick to two clauses.
Reasoning strategies; p. 10.
The (introductory) anecdotal reference to […] highlights the […]. It reflects Ms S’s view that […]
The statistical data relating to the disproportionate number of young adults in car accidents highlights the need for […]
Ms T. bolsters her argument by referring to the findings of the survey that show a link between […]
The author relies on his/her professional/personal experience to prove that […]
The eye-witness accounts clearly support the author’s view that […]
The inclusion of Mr Smith’s studied comments about […] lend credibility to the view that […]
Readers are likely to be impressed by the professional reference to […] which clearly shows a relationship between […]
Comparisons, p. 11.
Adopting a candid tone, Ms Wong reflects upon her parents’ background to highlight similarities between […]. The implication is that […].
Ms Wong’s insightful comparison between the US Supreme Court rules and J.C. Watson’s comments draw attention to […]
Ms Penny Wong juxtaposes the ban on interracial marriages with the restrictions on same sex marriage to focus the reader’s attention on […].
Ms Wong relies on her personal background to show a relationship between […] Accordingly, readers are inclined to […]
Characterisation, p. 12
The editor’s portrayal of children as the victims of Mr Pallant’s cruel agenda is designed to […]
The editor portrays Mr Pallant as a ruthless and corrupt cyberbully who […]. Concerned parents are likely to […].
The editor channels the reader’s indignation towards cyberbullies such as Mr Pallant who are depicted as […].
Emotive words referring to […] reinforce the editor’s image of the culprit as […].
Portrayal of opponents, p. 13
Adopting a/an […] tone, Mr Krisanski reproaches parents whose children lack […].
The author stridently discredits parents who pander to their children, because of […].
By censuring parents who […], the author anticipates a/an […] reaction among readers.
Colloquial (sarcastic/figurative) references to […] reflect the author’s criticism of parents.
They imply that […].
Appeals and impact, p. 14
Ms Smith prioritises health concerns and encourages teenagers to think about […].
The author’s appeal to health and wellbeing highlights to teenagers the dangers of […].
Ms Smith relies on both statistical data and her own candid real-life observation to highlight what she believes is an obvious link between […].
The author’s appeals to […] are likely to earn the trust of her concerned audience.
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