ENG2612
ASSIGNMENT 3 (Year Module)
DUE DATE: 1 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
The Power of Persuasive Writing: A Critical Evaluation of Extract A
introduction
In Extract A, the writer addresses the pressing issue of educational inadequacies in South Africa,
employing a style that aims to evoke urgency and accountability among the intended audience. The
piece stands as a compelling call to action, highlighting the dire state of literacy and infrastructure
within the educational sector. This essay critically evaluates the effectiveness of the writer's style in
appealing to the target audience by analyzing the genre, target audience, intention, style of writing,
tone, and linguistic devices used.
[BODY]
Genre
The genre of Extract A is a persuasive opinion piece, likely intended for a broad readership that
includes policymakers, educators, parents, and concerned citizens. The writer utilizes this genre
effectively to present a cogent argument, combining factual evidence with emotive language to
drive home the severity of the educational crisis.
ASSIGNMENT 3 (Year Module)
DUE DATE: 1 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
The Power of Persuasive Writing: A Critical Evaluation of Extract A
introduction
In Extract A, the writer addresses the pressing issue of educational inadequacies in South Africa,
employing a style that aims to evoke urgency and accountability among the intended audience. The
piece stands as a compelling call to action, highlighting the dire state of literacy and infrastructure
within the educational sector. This essay critically evaluates the effectiveness of the writer's style in
appealing to the target audience by analyzing the genre, target audience, intention, style of writing,
tone, and linguistic devices used.
[BODY]
Genre
The genre of Extract A is a persuasive opinion piece, likely intended for a broad readership that
includes policymakers, educators, parents, and concerned citizens. The writer utilizes this genre
effectively to present a cogent argument, combining factual evidence with emotive language to
drive home the severity of the educational crisis.
