English B: Text-types: intro to debate, speech...

English B: Paper 2: Section A: Intro to debate, speech...

Intro to debate, speech, talk, presentation, etc

LANGUAGE

* semi-formal/formal register, some informality?

* include rhetorical questions, repetition, some humour

* address the audience and keep contact  using “we” and “you”: direct address and rhetorical effects

* choose a clear approach to the topic

STRUCTURE

* catch the audience’s attention at the beginning, & clear impression at the end

* clear organization, explanation and argument to convince audience

* link ideas: need to be effective and explicit