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CURRICULUM FOCUS
We are learning to identify different types of persuasive devices within a persuasive text.
VOCABULARY
Rhetorical Question: Questions that are asked, but there is no need to reply. They are asked for their opinion or to emphasise a point.
Example - Issue is around school uniform
Wouldn't you feel happier if you could wear what you wanted to school?
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING
Write your own rhetorical questions about the following issues.
Imagine you are trying to engage your audience.
Issue | Rhetorical questions | |
The school playground is always untidy. | ||
People are wasting water by taking long showers |