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Purpose of Exclamations?

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To communicate emotion

2
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Purpose of humour?

A

Make writing more lively and appealing

3
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Purpose of sarcasm?

A

To mock the subject under discussion

4
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Purpose of Rhetorical Questions?

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To engage the reader and make them think

5
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Purpose of repetition?

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To emphasise a point

6
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Purpose of connectives?

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To help the writing flow

7
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Purpose of Short Sentences?

A

Straight to the point, effective dramatic effect

8
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Purpose of long sentences?

A

To provide detail and description

9
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Purpose of Variety in Paragraphing?

A

Makes the writing seem more interesting to read

10
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Purpose of description terms?

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To paint a positive or negative image of something

11
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Purpose of superlatives?

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To emphasise a point or make something seem either the best or the worst

12
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Purpose of shock tactics?

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To frighten reader, make them more anxious about subject

13
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Purpose of assertive language?

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To provide an argument that seems confident in itself

14
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Purpose of imagery?

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To illustrate something to the reader, making it seem a certain way or easier to understand

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Purpose of alliteration?

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To highlight or emphasise certain words

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Purpose of Onomatopoeia?

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To create sounds through use of words, making writing seem more lively and appealing

17
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Purpose of emotive language?

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To make the reader feel certain emotions towards something

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Purpose of statistics and facts?

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Help reinforce argument of writer

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Purpose of personal anecdote?

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To interest and engage the reader. Also makes writer connect with reader on personal level

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Purpose of a Conversational Tone?

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To make writing seem more personal towards the reader

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Purpose of inclusive pronouns? Eg. We

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Persuade reader to agree with writer as they will both be affected or are in the same situation

22
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Purpose of hyperbole?

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To provide emphasis, highlighting a point