ENGLISH 2015: Synonyms,rhetorical Questions And Emotive Language Flashcards

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What is the synonym for:

Slim

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Slim,petile ,thin

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What is the synonym for:

Strong

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Powerful

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What is the synonym for:

Understand

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Comprehend

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Why does a speaker use a rhetorical question

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To make his point and to strengthen his argument. It is used to persuade a reader

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What is emotive language

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Emotive language appeals to your emotions rather than to intellect

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What is emotive language used for?

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To stimulate or provoke emotions in the reader

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Why do many novels use emotive language and how does this help the reader ?

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Because they want the readers to feel the emotions the characters are feeling. It helps the reader to become involved in the story

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What is the synonym for:

Shade

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Protection/shelter

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