Effect on the reader: Makes
the reader feel involved in the
text and catches their
attention.
Alliteration
i.e. Awesome adventures always
Effect on the reader: Makes the
text memorable and
psychologically intrigues them.
Facts
i.e. 7/10 women recommend
herbal essences.
Effect on the reader :Makes the text
look authentic and impressive.
Opinion
i.e.Vogue is the best magazine available.
Effect on the reader: Gives the
readers an insight of what the writer
thinks of the situation
Rule of 3
i.e. The lady next door was beautiful, gorgeous
and dazzling. All in one.
Effect on the reader: Gives the text a more
interesting description and a better imagery is
created.
Repetition
i.e We care about the
plants. We care about
the trees. We care
about the environment.
Effect on the reader: Makes the text
memorable and emphasises the
purpose of the text.
Emotive Language
i.e His delicate touch sent
tingles shooting through my
body, causing an eruption of
butterflies in the pit of my
stomach.
Effect on the reader: Makes the
text more memorable and
effective in luring the reader on.
Statistics
i.e. 57% of women eat pancakes daily.
Effect on the reader: Makes the
text look authentic and
sophisticated.
Rhetorical Questions.
i.e. Do you ever feel like the world is closing in on you?
Effect on the reader: Makes the
readers feel involved in the text and
grasps their attention
Senses
Sight
sound
smell
taste
touch
i.e. The castle party was filled with purple tapestries. The castles musty aroma and creaky doors left an unloved impression over the party-goers. I picked up a piece of food from the buffet. It filled my mouth with unforgettable taste of sweet, succulent food.