argument analysis

Question 1

adjectives

Answer 1

example: her diamond studded tiara

possible purpose: adds detail to make the text more interesting

Question 2

alliteration and assonance

Answer 2

repetition of initial consonants and repetition of vowel sounds

purpose: adds emphasis, reinforces meaning
-draws attention to key words or ideas

Question 3

colourful language

Answer 3

def- particularly unusual or distinctive expression

e.g: who gives a toss about the queen anyway

purpose: can provide humour
-establishes an informal register (friendly, one of us)

Question 4

connotative language

Answer 4

def-loaded languages that evokes an idea or feeling, either positive or negative

e.g: her reckless behaviour, children were slaughtered as they slept

purpose: seeks to persuade audience to accept a particular viewpoint

Question 5

emotional appeal

Answer 5

def-attempt to persuade through emotional manipulation

purpose: triggers an emotional response in audience

Question 6

emotive imagery

Answer 6

def- language that paints a picture to arouse a particular emotional response

Question 7

formal language

Answer 7

purpose: creates sophisticated style that can lend weight to an argument
-commands respect

Question 8

humour

Answer 8

purpose: often denigrates the subject
-can provide a more engaging and friendly tone

Question 9

hyperbole

Answer 9

def- exaggeration used to imply something is more important
e.g: our parks are a little more then toxic rubbish dumps

purpose:creates dramatic effects
-argues through the employment of shock tactics and appeals to fear

Question 10

informal language

Answer 10

purpose: creates a conversational mood
-appeals to audiences sense of humour and cultural identity

Question 11

praise

Answer 11

e.g her efforts are to be commended
purpose: evokes positive sentiments that can sway an audience

Question 12

anecodote

Answer 12

short personal story
-presents the writer as someone who has knowledge as well as experience on the issue
reader response: thinks they are trustworthy and credible

Question 13

generalisation

Answer 13

• a statement which suggests that what is true for some is true for all

Question 14

appeal to sense of justice

Answer 14

def- plays on the belief that we all have the right to be treated fairly and we should strive for outcomes that are just

purpose: arouse feelings of anger
-positions reader to agree that the punishment should fit the crime

Question 15

appeal to family values

Answer 15

suggests that traditional family life provides essential values for a healthy stable society

purpose-leads the reader to view traditional nuclear families as the most desirable kind of family

Question 16

appeal to fear and insecruity

Answer 16

-pressures the reader to feel that solutions are needed urgently
-also persuades reader to believe that the writer has readers best interest at heart by wanting to protect them

Question 17

appeals to loyalty and patriosm

Answer 17

assumes a commitment to the group and a love of ones country

Question 18

appeals to tradition and custom

Answer 18

def-appeals to a sense of secruity based on belief that the rituals and tradition are valuable

purpose: encourages reader to resist change and to feel the links to the past should be retained