PERSUASIVE MARKERS (ENGLISH) Flashcards
Use of imperative
sentence to express a
command or call
Imperative Mood
use of words such as I, we, you, us and our to include the audience creating a
sense of solidarity
Inclusive Language
use of a question to which no answer is needed
Rhetorical Question
repeating big words,
phrases, and statements
that can reinforce an
argument.
Repetition
use of modals to express
intention, responsibility,
ability, or probability
Modality
In modality, what do they express?
- Intention
- Responsibility
- Ability
- Probability
What are the most common modals used in modality?
- Can
- Could
- Shall
- Should
- Will
- Would
- May
- Might
- Must
is a writing technique that
suggests that a group of three adjectives or examples is always stronger and more memorable
than one.
Rule of Three
This is based on facts
ex. Percentages/numerical values
Evidence & Statistics
Use of emotive language so audience feels a particular situation.
Emotive Appeal/Language