Organisational Features of expository, ergumentative and persuasive discourse

What is cause and effect?

Cause and effect explains why something happens and what results from it. Authors use this strategy to help readers understand the relationship between actions and consequences.

What is classification?

Classification groups ideas, information, or things according to shared characteristics. Authors use classification to organise information into categories and make it easier to understand.

What is comparison and contrast?

Comparison and contrast highlight similarities and differences between two or more things, ideas, or individuals. Authors use this strategy to make concepts clearer and strengthen arguments.

What is concession and rebutal?

Concession and rebuttal occur when an author acknowledges an opposing argument before disproving it. This strategy shows awareness of different viewpoints while weakening the opposing argument and strengthening the author’s position.

What are counterarguments?

Counterarguments address objections to the author’s argument and then reject those objections with evidence or reasoning. This strategy helps persuade the audience to dismiss opposing views and accept the author’s argument.

What are definitions?

Definitions explain the meaning of a concept, idea, or term. Authors use definitions to clarify information and improve understanding.

What is evidence?

Evidence includes facts, statistics, historical data, testimony, quotations, and logical reasoning used to support claims. Evidence strengthens arguments and increases credibility.

What are illustrations and examples?

Illustrations and examples make ideas clearer by providing specific details or situations. They support arguments and help audiences better understand concepts.

What is juxtaposition?

Juxtaposition places opposing ideas or arguments side by side to highlight differences. Authors use this strategy to strengthen their claims and make opposing arguments appear weaker.

What is lists?

Lists present a series of details, facts, or ideas. They help organise information clearly and make arguments easier to follow.

What is order of importance?

Order of importance organises ideas according to their level of significance, usually from most important to least important or vice versa. This helps emphasise key points.

What is problem and solution?

Problem and solution present a problem, explain it, and then suggest ways to solve it. Authors use this strategy to analyse issues and propose answers.

What is a reason?

Reasons provide explanations or justifications for a point of view. This strategy helps audiences see the argument as logical and reasonable.

What do refutations do?

Refutations argue against a position by identifying weaknesses or flaws in an argument. Authors use refutations to show why opposing viewpoints are incorrect or weak.