Literary techniques - Nonfiction prose eg. newspaper articles, editorials, speeches, travel writing

Question 1

Drop cap

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A large initial letter that drops below the first line of a paragraph, usually used at the beginning of a text.

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Kerning

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The spacing between letters in printed text that adjusts proportionally depending on the relationship between the letters.

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Broadsheet

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A large piece of paper printed with information on one side only. (larger newspaper)

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Tabloid

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A newspaper having pages half the size of those of the average broadsheet, typically popular in style and dominated by sensational stories. (smaller newspaper)

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Main contention

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The point that the author wants to convince you to believe, the point all their arguments lead to.

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Bias

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An inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

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Connotations

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An idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

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Emotional appeal

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A logical fallacy, whereby a debater attempts to win an argument by trying to get an emotional reaction from the opponent and audience.

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Emotive language

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Specific diction is used to evoke emotion in the reader.

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Evidence

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Facts or information to support an argument. (anecdote, statistics)

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Generalisation

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A general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.

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Inclusive language

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Language that is free from words, phrases or tones that reflect prejudiced, stereotyped or discriminatory views of particular people or groups.

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Overstatement

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Stating something too strongly or exaggerating a point.

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Pun

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A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.

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Reason and logic

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Using factual information to prove a point.

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Rhetorical question

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A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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Narrative structure

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The structural framework that underlies the order and manner in which a narrative is presented to a reader.

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Tabloid journalism

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A style of journalism that emphasises sensational crime stories, gossip columns about celebrities and sports stars, extreme political views and opinions from one perspective.

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Circulation

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The number of copies sold or distributed

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Propaganda

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Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

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Broadsheet article

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Inform readers about things that are happening in the world or in the local area. They will be full of facts, like names, dates and places.

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Pull quote

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A brief, attention-catching quotation taken from the main text of an article and used as a subheading or graphic feature.

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Qualitative research

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People interviewed in detail.

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Quantitive research

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Research based on statistical data collated via surveys, polls and questionnaires.

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Font

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A font is the combination of typeface and other qualities, such as size, pitch, and spacing. (serif, sans-serif)

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Semiotics

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Meaning created through the use of signs.