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- 1AdverbsA word that describes a verb
modifies a verb - 2AnecdotesA short, personal story
engaging maintains readers interests
supports main points
can draw in sympathy - 3Attacksaddressing and criticizing an opposing view
stating opposing views and discrediting
shows the writers view are more trustworthy - 4biasthe presentation of only one side of an issue or point of view. subjectively or subtly influences the audience
- 5breathlessnessfragments and run on sentences
sentences come at you fast and make you feel almost breathless - 6connotationwords carry meaning beyond their literal meaning
emotive
reinforce your message - 7direct speechthe actual words of a speaker
Personalise what is being said, to make it seem like a human or emotive utterance that appeals to our sympathies
Can show the difference between what people say and do - 8Ethosan appeal to credibility and trustworthiness
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