persuasive techniques

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g. as brave as a lion ).

Question 2

Metaphor

Answer 2

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Question 3

Emotive language

Answer 3

Writers use emotive language in order to have a greater emotional impact on their audience

Question 4

Sensory language

Answer 4

sensory language is a way for a writer to help the reader see or connect with an image,

Question 5

Title

Answer 5

the name of a book, composition, or other artistic work.

Question 6

Byline

Answer 6

a line in a newspaper naming the writer of an article.

Question 7

Bullet points

Answer 7

each of several items in a list, preceded by a bullet symbol for emphasis.

Question 8

Sub headings

Answer 8

a heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing.

Question 9

Contact detail

Answer 9

the information required to contact someone, such as an address or telephone number. The police officer asked for the names and contact details of all their staff.