Metalanguage for Arguments

For immediate success, take advantage of our “Metalanguage” workbook for “Arguments and Persuasive Techniques and Language”- an excellent learning resource. (PDF File) This 40-page workbook consists of all my favourite terms that I use to analyse opinion-based texts. I also include sentence models and definitions so that you can use these words in the correct context.

This 40-page document covers: a 3-page summary of techniques; analytical terms relating to an author’s viewpoint and argument base.  (the problem; their point of view; criticisms; credibility; evidence; appeals and comparisons and “call to action” phrases).

For Year 10 students, see our online “Become an Expert” program

For VCE students, see our online Argument and Techniques Program