Hi Everyone!
I have a task where I have to create a persuasive speech based on T.S. Eliot's poems and was wondering how you write a strong introduction and conclusion for persuasive style assessments?
Thanks in advance
Coolmate
Hey, Coolmate!
Great question and very interesting task you've got there! A strong persuasive speech in my eyes has a clear objective which the introduction is responsible for establishing and the conclusion is for reinforcing. What you can do to create these effective bookends, as I would consider them, for your speech is to use rhetorical devices that suit the speech medium and enable you to present a convince, and compelling, argument. Here's a handy
list of some to consider using when composing yours
Do you perhaps have a question that you are working with for the task? That might help me provide some further suggestions!
Hey guys, I was just wondering whether using a set essay structure would diminish from the overall quality of my response in the HSC. I keep hearing that integrated structure allows for a more balanced discussion of ideas, especially in Mod A with two texts. However, my teacher insists that it is easier and clearer with a set structure and that students have used it without any trouble.
Hey, alice343!
There's no really correct structure when it comes to English, or any Humanities subject actually, so you won't be disadvantaged for using a set essay structure if it's what you're more comfortable with doing and have been taught to do. I would even encourage sticking with it if your teacher is your main marker for the rest of your HSC year because you want to work with what they insist is the "better" way.
That being said, there's no reason why you can't use an integrated structure if you feel like it'll enable you to discuss ideas more effectively. I found that the integrated essay structure is more helpful in facilitating comparison (hence why Module A would really benefit from you using it) and synthesising your ideas. You could always attempt an integrated essay structure and see if you, and your teacher, think it can work! There's no way of knowing without giving it a shot. Ultimately, work with a structure that works best for you and can help you organise and execute your writing cohesively
Hope that helps!
Angelina