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Portfolio: Writing
Quick questions on The broadly discursive portfolio piece: argument and persuasion - SQA National 5 English
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What is build a clear line of argument with evidence?Show answer
Whatever the mode, the piece needs a clear line of argument: an organised sequence of points that builds towards a conclusion. Each point should be developed and supported with evidence (facts, examples, statistics or reasoning), not just asserted. An introduction frames the issue, body paragraphs develop the argument one point at a time, and a conclusion reaches or restates the position. Order and evidence are what distinguish a strong discursive piece.
What is q1?Show answer
What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why must each point be supported by evidence? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why must the discursive piece be a different genre from the creative piece? [1 mark]
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