IB Spanish ab initio Discursos y Artículos De Opinión Notes

Persuasive Writing: Convincing Your Audience

1. Persuasive writing is a key skill for the Spanish ab initio course, especially for Paper 1.
2. These texts evaluate your ability to build argumentos sólidos (solid arguments) and move the audience to think or act differently.
3. You need to use a voz fuerte (strong voice) and a strategic structure.
4. Examiners look for a posición clara (clear position) and the use of rhetorical techniques.

Speeches: Connecting with Listeners

1. The purpose of a speech
   1. The main goal is to persuadir (persuade), inspirar (inspire), or informar (inform) with impact.
   2. You might speak to estudiantes (students), the comunidad (community), or people at a conferencia (conference).
   3. The registro (register) is usually formal or semiformal depending on the situation.
2. Structure and Conventions
   1. Start with an introducción that catches the attention of the listeners.
   2. Present your tesis (main message) clearly at the beginning.
   3. Organize the body into logical sections with transiciones claras (clear transitions).
   4. Use recursos retóricos (rhetorical devices) like repetition or direct questions.
   5. End with a conclusión potente (powerful conclusion) and a llamada a la acción (call to action).

1. Key Language Features
   1. Use the words tú (you), nosotros (we), and todos (everyone) to create a connection.
   2. Use imágenes vívidas (vivid images) to help the audience visualize your point.
   3. Vary the length of your sentences to create a good ritmo (rhythm).
   4. Use la regla de tres (the rule of three) by grouping three ideas or examples together.

How to Write an Effective Speech