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Alliteration |
Repetition of a consonant, especially the start (first letter) of words |
Draws attention to key words; adds emphasis |
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Anecdote |
- A story about someone or smth that the writer experienced - Personal experience lends credibility/weight to the writer's viewpoint |
"Three yrs ago, my bro was killed in a car crash. Every mth I watch wif horror as the road toll rises" |
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Clichés |
- Overused phrase that is quickly understood by a large audience - Can produce a light-hearted, amusing tone |
"some celebrities may seem shallow, but we shouldn't judge a book by its cover" |
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Exaggeration, Hyperbole |
- Exaggerates the true situation for dramatic impact - Hyperbole uses a figure of speech t do this ~ Attracts reader's attention thru a surprising or extreme claim |
"The reigning soccer champions were completely destroyed in last night's epic battle" |
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Generalisation |
- A sweeping statement that suggests what is true for some is true for all - Appeals to a widely held belief |
"The younger generation of kids are spoilt, fickle and lazy" |
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Repetition |
- Using a word or phrase several times - Emphasises the main point or key term/Used in speeches to reinforce a point |
"That manual is full of diets you'll never be able to stick to, lives you'll never be able to lead, recipes for food that'll never look as good as it does in pictures" |
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Metaphor or simile |
- Figures of speech that identify a similarity btwn two different things - A simile uses 'as if' or 'like' - Creates a striking image, often working on an emotional level |
"The Singapore Police Force has this year assembled the greatest arsenal of weapons in its history for the war against speeding" |
