Analysing a non-fictional text

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more interesting to read. - Persuasive texts "speech, advertisement, etc. line-of-argument Text in Sinnabschnitte einteilen + Stichwortartige Notizen (Überschrift) + was nutzt der Autor + Wirkung - arguments, examples, experiences, definition All in all it can be said that the author convinces the readers of his/her opinion by mainly using arguments in favor of/ against .... By using a ... tone he/she shows the importance and seriousness of ... and wants to draw the reader's attention to the dangers of ... Instructive texts manual, recipe, etc. Contents and purpose comprehensive and detailed information no personal opinion description of actual places, objects, events or people contains the writer's observations and impressions discussion of problems and controversial ideas opinions, the pros and cons of an issue clear line of argument use of "stylistic devices to persuade or convince the reader instructions to the reader use of imperatives and the passive voice register Formal Style difficult vocabulary (Latin origin), complex sentence structure - creates a high credibility Neutral style - for educated or interested people, fairly simple vocabulary and author keeps it rather distant to the subjects matter - creates credibility Informal style easy vocabulary, short sentences, short forms, between friends >believable - reader feels connected to author repetition, alliteration, anaphora - to stress a certain aspect tone - serious, subjective (eigene Meinung), formal - careful use of words Stylistic devices metaphor - create a graphic vivid picture in the reader's mind irony, sarcasm - to create humor and to emphasize a certain message rhetorical question - to push reader to a certain conclusion and to include him into the argument