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Higher English

This guide highlights broadsheet newspapers that produce sophisticated opinion pieces. Papers like The Herald, The Independent, and The Telegraph are known for their compelling arguments and persuasive tone. When analyzing these articles, focus on the writer's central argument, tone, word choice, and rhetorical techniques such as hyperbole and antithesis. Each review should encapsulate the journalist's craft and evaluate the effectiveness of their persuasion. Stay engaged with quality journalism and enhance your understanding of sophisticated discourse.

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Higher English

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  1. Higher English Broadsheet Review

  2. Which papers are recommended? • Anything that is reasonably sophisticated and is based on opinion. • If the article seeks to persuade you… you’re n the right place! • E.g The Herald, The I, Telegraph, The Independent, The Scotsman etc.

  3. What you need to do • Sum up the central argument or view point of the journalist. • Include: Date, paper and journalist’s name.

  4. Pick out the central areas of writer’s craft • Tone and register • Word choice • Humour • Anecdote/stats/expert opinions • Structure – including contrasts in argument • Rhetorical techniques – hyperbole, understatement (litotes), antithesis, climax and anti-climax

  5. Tone • Sarcastic • Scathing • Ironic • Optimistic • Sardonic (mocking) • Flippant (dismissive) • Persuasive • Effusive (emotionally over the top - gushy) • Satirical

  6. Word Choice • Think of the connotations of particular words. • The journalist has picked this words to influence us in some way.

  7. Anecdote – a funny wee story – why? • Stats – help to emphasise point and ,therefore, persuade.

  8. Rhetorical skills • Rhetorical questions • Hyperbole – completely OTT • Litotes – the opposite • Antithesis – juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas – gives a feeling of balance • Climax or Anti climax • Triads • Repetition

  9. Conclusion • Briefly evaluate the success of the piece.

  10. When is it for? • Every Tuesday • I also require a copy of the article, or the link written down at the bottom. • 1st one due next week. • Either take sample article from class (pensions), or find your own. • Mark Steel, Giles Coren • N.B. The more you read, the more intelligent you will become.

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