Language Techniques

Question 1

Direct Adress

Answer 1

Makes the reader feel more involved in the text. They feel that the text has been written for them.

Question 2

Rhetorically questions

Answer 2

Encourages the reader to consider a concept or idea

Question 3

Imperatives

Answer 3

Makes the reader feel advised or instructed on the actions they should take

Question 4

Facts and figures

Answer 4

Makes the text seem authoritative, accurate and believable. They serve an evidential purpose

Question 5

Adjectives

Answer 5

Helps to depict emotions, people and place

Question 6

Repetition

Answer 6

Makes the text more engaging and engaging and interesting to read

Question 7

Triplets

Answer 7

Makes ideas and concepts catchy and memorable

Question 8

Anecdotes

Answer 8

Can evoke an emotional response. Can make a text appear more personal

Question 9

Opinion

Answer 9

Sways the reader towards the writer’s viewpoint

Question 10

Listing

Answer 10

Highlights key information and draws attention to several items at once

Question 11

Figurative language and imagery (personification, metaphors and similes)

Answer 11

Makes a text more interesting, vivid or dramatic. Can be used to create mood and emotion

Question 12

Using comparison

Answer 12

Highlights key differences of information in a text

Question 13

Technical or subject specific vocabulary

Answer 13

The reader may be unfamiliar with this language. It can add further authenticity

Question 14

Exaggeration and hyperbole

Answer 14

Helps to emphasise and draws attention to key ideas within a text

Question 15

Humour

Answer 15

Makes the text more engaging and interesting to read