Definitions Flashcards
What is the ARRESTED mnuemonic? When is it used?
in a question that asks you to evaluate the use of writers language, predominantly in non-fiction texts
- alliteration
- rhetorical question
- repitiion
- emotive language
- statistics
- (rule of) three
- exaggeration
- direct adress
What is the effect on the reader of alliteration?
makes text catchy - more memorable
What is the effect on the reader of rhetorical question
makes the reader feel the text is specifically for them
encourages reader to deeply think about the topic
and form their own opinion
What is the effect on the reader of repition
emphasis
What is the effect on the reader of emotive language
makes the topic seem overly good or bad
What is the effect on the reader of statistics
makes the text seem authoritative and accurate
What is the effect on the reader of rule of three
catchy
What is the effect on the reader of exagerration
dramatically emphasised an important point
What is the effect on the reader of direct adress
makes the reader feel like the text is specifically form them
