Expository Conventions

Question 1

Emotive Language

Answer 1

To draw on the emotions of the reader to make them feel strongly towards the topic

Question 2

Descriptive Language

Answer 2

Strong use of adjectives to describe a person, place or event in order to create a vivid picture in the readers mind.

Question 3

Figurative Language

Answer 3

Language that is used to further enhance the author’s description.
Metaphor: something IS something else
Simile: something is LIKE some thing else
Personification: when an inanimate object is given human characteristics

Question 4

Inclusive language and personal pronouns

Answer 4

Authors uses words like ‘humanity’ or ‘one nation’ to create a sense of unity

Our, we, us, you, me and I is used to directly address the reader and make them feel like the topic is relevant to them and their involvement

Question 5

Juxtaposition

Answer 5

When two opposing things are discussed or presented side by side in order to make a point through contrast/comparison

Question 6

Irony

Answer 6

When there is a difference between what might be expected and what actually occurs.

OR

A situation where something is said but the reader can see a different meaning.

Question 7

Tone

Scathing, humerus, sarcastic, assertive, accusatory

Answer 7

The way we might imagine the author would sound if he/she was reading the text aloud. It presents their attitude towards the topic.

Question 8

Facts/Statistics

Answer 8

To validate the author’s argument by providing facts which more definitely prove the author’s assertion

Question 9

Enumeration

Answer 9

When a long list is provided to emphasise the extent of something

Question 10

Point Of View

Answer 10

1st Person: Main character narrates
2nd Person: Reader is the character
3rd Person Limited: Describes the characters actions into their thoughts/emotions
3rd Person Omniscient: Includes thoughts and emotions of the characters

Question 11

Opinion

Answer 11

Where the author directly shares their opinion to convince reader

Question 12

Authority Figure/Expert Testimony

Answer 12

An expert shares insight on a topic to support and validate arguments.

Question 13

Personal Anecdote//Anecdotal Evidence

Answer 13

The author uses their own or someone else’s experiences to illustrate a point

Question 14

Selection/omission of detail

Answer 14

When the author deliberately selects or leaves out details from their text that may influence or manipulate the impression readers get on a topic

Question 15

Rhetorical Question

Answer 15

The author poses a question that is designed to make reader’s question themselves on a topic and their perspective

Question 16

Anaphora

Answer 16

Where consecutive sentences (3 or more) start with the same word or phrase

Question 17

Repetition

Answer 17

A key word or phrase that is repeated throughout a text to reassure a message

Question 18

Hyperbole

Answer 18

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

E.g “i’ve told you a million times”

Question 19

Paradox

Answer 19

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement which, with research, may prove to be true.

Question 20

Idiom

Answer 20

A phrase of expression to colloquially communicate with groups of people

‘Over the moon’
‘Out if the blue’
‘See the light’

Question 21

Epistrophe

Answer 21

The repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences (opposite of anaphora)

Question 22

Euphemism

Answer 22

A mild, indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
(Sugar-coating)

Question 23

Dysphemism

Answer 23

A derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one.

Expression with connotations that are offensive

Question 24

Anadiplosis

Answer 24

Repetition of the last word/phrase in the start of a new sentence (clause!)
“Once you change a philosophy, you change your thought pattern”
“When I give, I give myself”

Question 25

Oxymoron

Answer 25

A figure of speech where two opposite ideas are joined to create effect. 
'Cold fire'
'Cruel kindness'
'Living death'
'Bittersweet'
'Act naturally'

Question 26

Call to Action

Answer 26

Where the author directly addresses the reader and commands them to act or do something in regards to the topic.

Question 27

Jargon

Answer 27

Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession that is difficult for others to understand