English - persuasive techniques Flashcards
To memorise persuasive techniques for exam
What is - Alliteration?
Alliteration is a series of words start with the same consonant sound, making repetition of sound.
What is - Analogy?
A comparison between two things to identify the similarities.
What is - Anecdote?
A brief personal story about either a person or event.
What is - Appeal to a sense of justice?
Shows a sense that everyone is treated fairly.
What is - Appeal to being modern and up to date?
Conveys to the audience what is trending and popular in the current present.
What is - appeal to family values?
suggests the important aspect of a family and everyone’s safety.
What is - appeal to fear?
Deep dives in peoples emotions and fear when in a certain event.
What is - appeal to financial self-interest?
Relates to peoples concern about their overall well-being.
What is - appeal to group loyalty?
When the author is trying to convey a message to a certain group to agree with their overall viewpoint and opinion.
What is - appeal to patriotism?
Draws people to show pride with their country by comparing certain law/rules.
What is - appeal to self-interest?
Engages the audience with putting their self-interest and comparing.
What is - attacking language?
Often attacking and criticising certain actions and showing the authors opinion.
What is - cause and effect?
A logical reasoning that organizes evidence to show how something happened.
What is - cliche?
A overused expression that makes the reader feel more comfortable with the idea.
What is - Emotive language?
Strong usage of words that makes the reader feel a surge of emotions.
What is - Generalisation?
A generalisation is any statement that draws a conclusion from specific examples.
What is - Inclusive language?
It involves the reader by using first person pronouns such as ‘we’ and ‘us’
What is - metaphor and simile?
Type of language that describes one thing in another term.
What is - Hyperbole
The use of dramatic, forceful language to exaggerate the real situation
What is - pun?
A humours phrase or word that gives it multiple meanings.
What is - reason and logic?
Supporting an argument with back profound information making the writer seem knowledgeable and more believable
What is - Repetition
A repeat of words and phrases for emphasis.
What is - Rhetorical question?
A question that has no answer but is used to position the reader to think.
What is - Sarcasm?
Used to say some untrue but to insult someone.
