E Exam Revision ~ Persuasive Techniques

Question 1

Rhetorical question

Answer 1

A question that makes the reader think about the topic deeply, not meant to be answered but to evoke an opinion in someone’s head.

Question 2

Emotive language

Answer 2

Words that make the reader feel a strong emotion towards the topic, they must be moved by the word enough to create a sense of care for the topic.

Question 3

Statistics

Answer 3

Numbers like a percentage in the form of data that can be used to prove a point and to create a sense of feeling from the reader.

Question 4

Expert opinion

Answer 4

The opinion of someone who knows much more than the reader. Must be reliable but can be easily distinguished. Expert opinions are there to give an insight from someone with a lot of intelligence on the area.

Question 5

Anecdotes

Answer 5

A personal story that is shared to show an experience of the topic.

Question 6

Word picture

Answer 6

A graphic or vivid description in words.

Question 7

Imagery

Answer 7

A literary term used for language and description that appeals to our five senses and is meant to create mental images of these things and how the feel, taste, etc

Question 8

Analysing images

Answer 8

To get the most and meaningful information out a picture/image.

Question 9

Hyperbole

Answer 9

Statements that are exaggerated and twisted from the real truth to make the reader feel more overwhelmed than they would be if they saw the truth.

Question 10

Repetition

Answer 10

Repeating a set of word/s to make the reader feel an emotion. Usually used in speeches and writing.

Question 11

Inclusive language

Answer 11

Using words such as we to include the reader in the topic so that they feel like they are apart of it and can do something to help.