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Language Features and Effects
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- 1Direct AddressFeels personal, the reader is involved.
- 2AlliterationCatchy which makes it memorable. Gets the readers attention and livens up the writing.
- 3FactsBelievable, convincing and reliable.
- 4OpinionsMakes it feel personal and intimate which engages the reader.
- 5Rhetorical QuestionCauses the reader to reflect on the subject and consider what their opinion is. They can be written in a way so the reader is likely to agree for example asking "right?" at the end of a statement.
- 6Emotive LanguageHas a strong persuasive effect on the reader and causes them to see the subject from the writers point of view.
- 7StatisticsThey are believable, informative and convincing. They are supportive evidence which are a very useful way to persuade the reader.
- 8Triple/Rule of ThreeThey emphasize a point and are memorable. They can be conclusive as they condense the argument.
- 9Imperatives (Things that must happen - vital)The reader feels pressured like they have no option but to obey.
- 10Word Play/PunsGives the article humor.
- 11Expert OpinionThey reassure the reader and support both facts and opinions in the text.
- 12SuperlativesThey are stronger words which are more extreme and exaggerate the point.
- 13Punctuation UseCreates emphasis, builds up emotion and causes the reader to pause.
- 14Short SentencesThey are to the point which can cause drama, emphasis, tension and humor.
- 15HyperboleCreates drama, emphasis and humor. This exaggerates a point and makes it seem much more extreme.
- 16Imagery E.g. Similes, Metaphors, Personification.Create an image in the readers mind which helps them follow what is happening and engages them.
- 17First Person (I, me, we)Very personal and emotional. This helps the reader to connect with the story and enjoy it more.
- 18Second Person (You, yours, y'all)Direct, involved in emotions, participate.
- 19Third Person (He, she, they, it)Less personal and more informative for the reader. Shows different viewpoints.
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- FlashCards sobre Language Features and Effects, criado por Becca Westwell em 02-03-2015.
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