Persuasive devices Flashcards
1
Q
Saying nice things about the reader to get them on your side
A
Flattery
2
Q
To present beliefs as if they are factual truths
A
Opinion as fact
3
Q
To repeat an idea or image three times, changing the emphasis each time
A
List of three
4
Q
A question designed to make the reader think; doesn’t need an answer
A
Rhetorical question
5
Q
Adjective to imply the highest or lowest quality
A
Superlative
6
Q
Refers to people to identify the reader / writer relationship
A
Pronouns
7
Q
Words and phrase to make the reader feel something
A
Emotive language
8
Q
Over exaggerating a point
A
Hyperbole
