RUAE Flashcards
list
emphasises the number, amount, range, size or scale of something.
parenthesis
used to provide additional information.
colon
used to introduce a list, a quotation, an example, an explanation relating to what has been said immediately prior to this
semi-colon
introduce an idea
separate parts of a list or to create a balance/contrast within a sentence.
inverted commas
used to cast doubt.
suggest the writer’s scepticism.
the writer does not necessarily believe/agree with something.
rhetorical question
-suggest that the writer is challenging/ questioning/ disagrees strongly with a particular view or idea
-to suggest confusion/disbelief
-to suggest the complexity of an issue
Effect: provoke agreement/disagreement/humour/shame
short sentence
highlight the importance/strength of a point in a blunt way.
To assert that their view is a matter of fact, beyond dispute etc.
dramatic impact/draw attention to one thing
climax/anti-climax
The writer has been building up to their main point, idea or conclusion which is included in a short sentence at the end
inversion
Where the word order of a sentence has been ‘flipped’ to place emphasis on a particular idea.
repetition/ parallel phrasing
used to: reinforce, intensify, draw attention, emphasise, exaggerate
elipsis
shows that something is unfinished, the list goes on etc.
dash
introduces an idea or produces a pause
exclamation mark
adds intensity, drama, volume
antithesis
opposites balanced together in a sentence to create a contrast
own words buzz words
identify
summarise
explain
