persuasive analytical techniques Flashcards
(22 cards)
alliteration
repetition of words starting with the same to create emphasis
allusion
indirectly/vaguely referencing a novel, song, movie, Tv show, etc
pathos/appeals
appeals to readers emotions
analogy
comparison between two things, creates explanation or clarification
anecdotes
personal stories
colloquial langugae
writer using everyday language “y’all” “gonna” “wanna”
cliches
overused expressions
connotations
word used to suggest a different association than its literal meaning
emotive words
words that provoke an emotional reaction
evidence (logos)
statistics
expert opinion
statements from proffesionals
hyperbole
phrase that is an exaggeration or overstatement
inclusive language
“we”, “our”, “us”
imagery
descriptive, creative writing
jargon
langugae of specialized terms used by a group or profession
metaphor
one thing is described as /reffered to another
pun
jokes
repetition
repetition of words and phrases
rhetorical question
questions where the answer is obvious
sarcasm
mocking tones
similie
tone