- When language is used to create a strong emotional response - this could be any emotion such as anger, excitement - Eg. The sad, downcast dog drooped its head.

- uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive or impactful to the reader. - Similes and metaphors - Eg. My bedroom is a freezer.

TYPES OF LANGUAGE Flashcards by Mimi Lee

Emotive Language

When language is used to create a strong emotional response - this could be any emotion such as anger, excitement
Eg. The sad, downcast dog drooped its head.

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Figurative Language

uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive or impactful to the reader.
Similes and metaphors
Eg. My bedroom is a freezer.

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