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10 Cards in this Set
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Simile |
a descriptive technique that compares one thing with another, usually using 'as' or 'like'.
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Personification
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a metaphor attributing human feelings to an object
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Rhetorical questions
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A question that does not require an answer- Rhetorical questions are used to engage and involve the reader by making them think. These are typically used to make a text more persuasive.
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Metaphor |
a figure of speech which makes an implicit, implied or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics. In other words, a resemblance of two contradictory or different objects is made based on a single or some common characteristics.
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Imagery |
When the writer uses different techniques to create a picture in the readers mind. This helps the reader Picture the scene as it is painted for them. This Means that they can understand the text better. |
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Repetition |
the repeated use of the same word or phrases- Repetition is used to emphasise a certain point and usually makes a text more powerful
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Punctuation
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The use of certain marks to clarify meaning of written material by grouping words grammatically into sentences and clauses and phrases - Punctuation helps structure sentences as well as intonation clues. These variations keeps the reader interested and engaged
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Humour(irony) |
an example of this is Irony is saying one thing when the opposite is actually meant. - Irony can be used, much like a pun, to create humour. Ironic statements engage the reader and make them think about the expectations of certain statements. |
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Humour(pun) |
A pun is a play on words. Puns usually use words that have a double meaning or that sounds the same but have different meanings
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Persuasive Techniques |
There are Many persuasive techniques,such as, repition, emotive language, and much more. They all have An effect of convincing the person to agree with their opinion. |
