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Persuasive Writing - A Forest

The document discusses persuasive writing techniques, including the use of personal pronouns, alliteration, anecdotes, facts, opinions, rhetorical questions, repetition, emotive language, exaggeration, statistics, and the rule of three. It argues against homework, stating it harms students' happiness and health, offers little educational benefit, and suggests better alternatives like creative learning. The conclusion calls for banning homework to improve student well-being and educational outcomes.

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Persuasive Writing - A Forest

The document discusses persuasive writing techniques, including the use of personal pronouns, alliteration, anecdotes, facts, opinions, rhetorical questions, repetition, emotive language, exaggeration, statistics, and the rule of three. It argues against homework, stating it harms students' happiness and health, offers little educational benefit, and suggests better alternatives like creative learning. The conclusion calls for banning homework to improve student well-being and educational outcomes.

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Persuasive Writing

P PERSONAL PRONOUNS (WE, YOU, US, THEY). EFFECT: STRENGTHEN, BEFRIEND, UNITE & SEPARATE.
“You can make a difference.”

in

A
ALLITERATION (WORDS BEGINNING WITH THE SAME SOUND) EFFECT: EMPHASISES/FOCUSES ATTENTION ON POINT
“A really rich and rewarding opportunity”
ANECDOTE A SHORT PERSONAL STORY/MEMORY EFFECT: ADDS AUTHENTICITY/RELATABILITY. CAN BE EVOCATIVE
“I’ll always remember year 7, because that was the year I was horrendously bullied. I know what it feels like to…”

F FACTS (SOMETHING WE KNOW OR HAVE PROVEN TO BE TRUE) EFFECT: ADDS PLAUSIBILITY TO AN ARGUMENT
“We know/it has been proven/research has shown that… English is the best subject.”

O OPINION (ADVICE/PERSONAL VIEW) EFFECT: ADDS PERSONAL/RELATABLE EVIDENCE/INVESTMENT


“I strongly believe that we need to…”

RHETORICAL QUESTIONS (QUESTION ASKED FOR EFFECT). EFFECT: ENGAGE, PROVOKES THOUGHT

R
“How many more elephants have to die before we start enforcing harsher punishments on the ivory trade?”

REPETITION / REITERATION (REPEATING INFORMATION) EFFECT: EMPHASIS & CLARITY


“It is everybody’s responsibility to keep our school clean, and everybody can do more.”
“Research has found that 65% of girls…” “If 65% of girls are more likely too…”

EMOTIVE LANGUAGE (ENGAGES AUDIENCES/READER’S EMOTIONS) EFFECT: HELPS CREATE SUPPORT/OPPOSITION

E
“An innocent bystander was brutally attacked by a violent thug by Tesco’s last Tuesday.”

EXAGERATION/HYPERBOLE (STATEMENTS/CLAIMS NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY) EFFECT: DRAMATIC, HEIGHTENS


EMOTIONS, MORE INTENSE
“I died from laughing when I learnt that…” “This week I had six tonnes of homework to do – it’s too much!”

S STATISTICS (PERCENTAGES, FRACTIONS) EFFECT: ADDS PLAUSIBILITY AND GARNERS SUPPORT FOR ARGUMENT.
“74% of people agree...”

THREE (RULE OF) (LISTING IN GROUPS OF THREE) EFFECT: MEMORABLE, CONCISE, EMPHASIS

T “Fast, convenient and secure”.

TONE (THE ATTITUDE OF A PIECE OF WRITING) EFFECT: DRAWS IN THE AUDIENCE


Sincere, ironic, sarcastic, sentimental, enthusiastic, apathetic, bossy, instructive, assertive, outraged…
A- Alliteration
F- Facts
O- Opinion
R- Repetition/Rhetorical Questions
E- Emotive language
S- Statistics
T- Triples (rule of three)
Should Homework Be Banned?

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by endless piles of homework? Have you ever wished for
more time to relax, explore hobbies, or spend with your family? Homework has long been a
staple of education, but is it truly necessary? Some argue that homework helps students
practice, but is it worth the stress? Let’s explore why homework should be banned.

Homework harms happiness, health, and home life. Research shows that 68% of students
feel stressed because of homework. Should education make students anxious? The
constant pressure to complete assignments can lead to burnout, leaving students emotionally
and physically drained. Homework robs us of rest, relaxation, and recreation—three
essential ingredients for a balanced life.

Argument 2: Is It Really Effective?

Does homework help, or does it hinder? Experts agree that excessive homework offers little
benefit, especially for younger students. While practice is important, forcing hours of study
after school diminishes its value. Why should students spend more time on books when
they've already spent six hours in school? Facts don’t lie: students who spend too much
time on homework often achieve poorer results due to fatigue.

Argument 3: Better Alternatives Exist

Creative learning, collaboration, and curiosity should replace boring, repetitive tasks.
Instead of endless worksheets, why not encourage hands-on projects or group activities?
These approaches not only teach but inspire. Do we want children to memorize, or do we
want them to thrive? A system that values growth over grades will foster happier, healthier
students.

Conclusion

It’s time to rethink homework. Why should students suffer? Why should families
struggle? Why should education punish rather than empower? The facts are clear, the
opinions are strong, and the solutions are achievable. Ban homework for better learning,
better lives, and better futures. Let’s make school a place of joy, not just stress!
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