Language analysis complex sentence starters Flashcards
expert opinion
attempting to persuade the reader through the use of an expert
statistics
placing emphasis on the facts through the use of statistical data
humour
highlighting the situation in a light hearted and jovial way
anecdote
aiming to convince the reader through a personal firsthand experience
inclusive language
through the inclusion of the reader in the issue
hip-pocket-nerve
convincing the reader that they will reap the financial benefits of (……)
appeal to health and safety
casing the reader to fear for their wellbeing
cause and effect
highlighting the negative/positive repercussions that can occur as a result of an action
appeal to traditions and customs
alluding to the fact that the traditions we are used to are under threat
reason and logic
forcing the reader to believe that the reader’s opinion is straight forward and correct
appeal to sense of justice
emphasizing the fact that the reader is being mistreated in an unjust manner
appeal to family values
guiding the reader to the belief that their family may be at risk
emotive language
attempting to elicit emotion in the reader
hyperbole
through making the situation seem larger than reality
metaphor
presented through a mental visual representation
generalisation
applying his opinion to a larger group of people
repetition
utilizing the similar expression numerous times through the course of the piece
rhetorical question
posing a question that the reader knows the answer to, suggesting the answer is self-evident