lANGUAGE TECHNIQUES

Question 1

Alliteration

Answer 1

Words that sounds same i.eClutter clothes closet

Question 2

Repetition

Answer 2

When the same word or phrase is repeated several times

Question 3

Rhetorical Questions

Answer 3

A question being asked for effect. The answer is implied, it does not require an answer

Question 4

Facts

Answer 4

Something that is true and can be proven

Question 5

Statistics

Answer 5

Using numbers to present as a fact

Question 6

Rule of Three

Answer 6

Using a list of three things, events or characters for effect. This technique is often used for emphasis and can be persuasive

Question 7

Direct address

Answer 7

Where the writer communicates something directly to the reader using their name or pronouns

Question 8

Hyperbolae

Answer 8

When a writer exaggerates to persuade the reader and can be used to emphasise points e.g. the seriousness of a situation

Question 9

Imperative verb

Answer 9

Verbs at the start at a sentence, usually a command

Question 9

Emotive Language

Answer 9

Make the reader feel an emotion

Question 9

Anecdotes

Answer 9

A short real story.

Question 10

Counter Arguments

Answer 10

A counter argument directly opposes another person’s idea or opinion