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L ANGUAGE:
5. Paper 2 - Reading
Paper 2 - Non-Fiction
,Paper 2 - Non-Fiction
, 5.1.1 - Direct Address:
Direct Address:
• Direct address is when you talk directly to the reader, using the pronouns
‘we’, ‘you’ or ‘us’. This is a great technique for persuading the reader, as
it suggests that the reader and writer are on the same side.
1. "Us" and "We":
• The pronouns ‘us’ and ‘we’ are used to directly address the reader.
• Direct address is used to make the reader feel like part of a team with the
writer/speaker.
• The collective pronouns ‘us’ and ‘we’ make it seem like the writer and the
reader have a common goal.
• The common goal is reinforced by the use of two collective pronouns.
2. "You":
• The pronoun ‘you’ is used to directly address the reader.
• Direct address is used to make the reader feel like the writer/speaker is
talking directly to them – it suggests that the advice and information the
writer has is directly applicable for, and important to, the reader.
• The collective pronoun ‘you’ makes it seem like the writer has a direct
message for the reader, speci cally for them.
3. "We":
• The pronoun ‘we’ is used to directly address the reader.
• Direct address is used to make the reader feel like part of a team with the
writer/speaker.
Paper 2 - Non-Fiction
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L ANGUAGE:
5. Paper 2 - Reading
Paper 2 - Non-Fiction
,Paper 2 - Non-Fiction
, 5.1.1 - Direct Address:
Direct Address:
• Direct address is when you talk directly to the reader, using the pronouns
‘we’, ‘you’ or ‘us’. This is a great technique for persuading the reader, as
it suggests that the reader and writer are on the same side.
1. "Us" and "We":
• The pronouns ‘us’ and ‘we’ are used to directly address the reader.
• Direct address is used to make the reader feel like part of a team with the
writer/speaker.
• The collective pronouns ‘us’ and ‘we’ make it seem like the writer and the
reader have a common goal.
• The common goal is reinforced by the use of two collective pronouns.
2. "You":
• The pronoun ‘you’ is used to directly address the reader.
• Direct address is used to make the reader feel like the writer/speaker is
talking directly to them – it suggests that the advice and information the
writer has is directly applicable for, and important to, the reader.
• The collective pronoun ‘you’ makes it seem like the writer has a direct
message for the reader, speci cally for them.
3. "We":
• The pronoun ‘we’ is used to directly address the reader.
• Direct address is used to make the reader feel like part of a team with the
writer/speaker.
Paper 2 - Non-Fiction
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