Structure language devices

Question 1

Rhetorical Question

Answer 1

A question asked for effect or to make a point, not requiring an answer.
“Isn’t it time we acted?”

Question 2

Emotive Language

Answer 2

Words chosen to evoke an emotional response.
“The heart-wrenching scenes moved everyone to tears.”

Question 3

Imperative

Answer 3

A command or instruction.

Question 4

Direct Address

Answer 4

Speaking directly to the audience using “you.”

Question 5

Statistics/Facts

Answer 5

Using data or factual information to support an argument.

Question 6

Flashback

Answer 6

A scene set in a time earlier than the main story, providing background or context.
‘A character recalling their childhood during a pivotal moment.’

Question 7

Foreshadowing

Answer 7

Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story, building anticipation.

Question 8

In Media Res

Answer 8

Beginning a story in the middle of the action, rather than at the start.

Question 9

Chronological and non-chronological order

Question 10

Cyclical structure

Question 11

Paragraph length and focus

Question 12

Narrative shifts

Question 13

Use of dialogue

Question 14

Asyndetic listing