English Techniques

Question 1

What is a hyperbole? And what is it used for?

Hear

Answer 1

An Exaggeration used to persuade the reader or empathise a point

Question 2

Rhetorical question? Definition and it’s effect

Random

Answer 2

A question which does not expect or a require and answer. It empathises the the writers point

Question 3

Rule of three. Definition and effect

Roads

Answer 3

Three words or clauses used to make a point. Makes the writing more interesting or entertaining.

Question 4

Idioms. Definition and effect

I

Answer 4

A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not reducible from those of the individual words e.g over the moon, see the light

Question 5

Simile. Definition and effect

Smell

Answer 5

Describes something by comparing it to something else. Helps the reader to image what the writer is describing

Question 6

Metaphor. Definition and effect

Meat

Answer 6

Describes something by saying “it is” like something else. Also helps the reader imagine what the writer is describing

Question 7

Direct address. Definition and effect

Direct

Answer 7

When the writer writes as if he were addressing the reader personally. Helps persuade the reader

Question 8

Alliteration. Definition and effect

Attention

Answer 8

A slogan or phrase where words starts with similar letters or sounds. It makes it the information catchy or easy to remember

Question 9

Slogan. Definition and effect

Sam

Answer 9

Similarly to alliteration but is short and memorable. It creates a memorable identity for a company

Question 10

Bias. Definition and effect

Bias

Answer 10

Opinions or statements which are not neutral and often not supported by evidence. Helps persuade the reader

Question 11

Exaggeration. Definition and effect

Exaggeration

Answer 11

Describing something as bigger or more than it is. An example of bias used to persuade the reader

Question 12

Strong language. Definition and effect

Snake L

Answer 12

Using powerful or emotive language to persuade the reader.

Question 13

Humour. Definition and effect

Harry

Answer 13

Writing intended to be funny user to entertain the reader.

Question 14

Onomatopoeia. Definition and effect

Over

Answer 14

Word which sound like their meaning. Makes the writing more dramatic

Question 15

Adjective. Definition and effect

Ant

Answer 15

A describing word that describes the noun ( describes, places, people or things)

Question 16

Anecdotes. Definition and effect

And

Answer 16

“Quotes” An example of what someone said. Makes the writing more authentic

Question 17

Comparatives. Definition and effect

Cats

Answer 17

Comparing two things using opposites. This highlights positive and negative attributes.

Question 18

Proper nouns. Definition and effect

Poo n

Answer 18

Naming words that begin with capital letters. Provides evidence to a piece of work

Question 19

Emotive language

Evan

Answer 19

It appeals to the readers emotions

Question 20

Facts

Feeds

Answer 20

A statement that can be proven. Gives extra information to support a point

Question 21

Humour. Definition and effect

Harry

Answer 21

Something funny in the writing. This hooks the reader in and makes the reader feel relaxed