Section IV Persuasive and Informative Writing: Proposals, Speeches, Letters and Articles

What this note covers

1. Choose the mode required and define its purpose
2. Develop reasons rather than collecting persuasive devices
3. Write a proposal or formal letter with concrete detail
4. Make a speech or article readable for its audience
5. Organise informative writing around what the reader needs to know
6. Revise for credibility, cohesion and control

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