5.1.1
Direct Address
DAFORESTER - Direct Address
DAFORESTER - 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.
We
We
- We must not give up.
- In this phrase, 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.
- The collective pronoun ‘we’ makes it seem like the writer and the reader have a common goal.
You
You
- How would you feel?
- In this phrase, 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, specifically for them.
Us and we
Us and we
- When that happens to us, we have to stick together.
- In this phrase, 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.
Tips for Using Direct Address
Tips for Using Direct Address
Direct address is when you talk directly to the reader, using the pronouns ‘we’, ‘you’ or ‘us’.
Use a variety of pronouns
Use a variety of pronouns
- Use a variety of second-person and collective pronouns (‘you’, ‘we’, ‘us’).
Use the appropriate pronoun
Use the appropriate pronoun
- Decide whether you want to talk at your reader, or whether you want to be a team with your reader – then select the appropriate pronoun.
Choose vocabulary carefully
Choose vocabulary carefully
- Your choice of vocabulary is vital in creating your language devices effectively.
1Key Terms
2Language Techniques
2.1Language Devices
3Paper 1: Reading
4Paper 1: Writing
5Paper 2: Reading
5.1DAFORESTER
6Paper 2: Writing
6.1Structuring Your Answer
6.2Types of Writing
6.3Writing to...
6.3.1Writing to Inform
6.3.2Writing to Inform - Example
6.3.3Writing to Explain
6.3.4Writing to Explain - Example
6.3.5Writing to Persuade
6.3.6Writing to Persuade - Example
6.3.7Writing to Argue
6.3.8Writing to Argue - Example
6.3.9Writing to Persuade vs Writing to Argue
6.3.10Writing to Advise
6.3.11Writing to Advise - Example
6.3.12End of Topic Test - Writing to...
6.3.13Exam-Style Questions - Paper 2: Writing
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1Key Terms
2Language Techniques
2.1Language Devices
3Paper 1: Reading
4Paper 1: Writing
5Paper 2: Reading
5.1DAFORESTER
6Paper 2: Writing
6.1Structuring Your Answer
6.2Types of Writing
6.3Writing to...
6.3.1Writing to Inform
6.3.2Writing to Inform - Example
6.3.3Writing to Explain
6.3.4Writing to Explain - Example
6.3.5Writing to Persuade
6.3.6Writing to Persuade - Example
6.3.7Writing to Argue
6.3.8Writing to Argue - Example
6.3.9Writing to Persuade vs Writing to Argue
6.3.10Writing to Advise
6.3.11Writing to Advise - Example
6.3.12End of Topic Test - Writing to...
6.3.13Exam-Style Questions - Paper 2: Writing
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