PLTs

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

Compares two things, something is like something else.

Question 2

Metaphor

Answer 2

Compare two things, something is something else.

Question 3

Alliteration

Answer 3

A series of words that begin with the same sound. e.g. Pete’s pigs pranced around.

Question 4

Repetition

Answer 4

Using the same word or phrase repeatedly to get a point across. E.g., our world is warming up, our world is polluting, our world is a victim to climate change.

Question 5

Exaggeration

Answer 5

A statement that represents something as much better or worse than it really is.

Question 6

Inclusive Language

Answer 6

Using words that bring together the reader/s and writer and are inclusive. E.g. we, our etc.

Question 7

Rhetorical Question

Answer 7

A question asked, not for an answer but to create a more dramatic effect.

Question 8

Evidence

Answer 8

The facts or sources that support your argument.

Question 9

Superlative

Answer 9

Adjective to imply the highest or lowest quality. E.g. best, worst etc.

Question 10

Emotive Appeals

Answer 10

Aim to touch people’s feelings, not logic.