Different persuasive techniques that may be used by a writer to persuade the audience.
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rhetorical |
A rhetorical device, such as a question, is used for effect rather than to get an answer.
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question |
He was reluctant to answer my question.
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personal |
My teacher takes a personal interest in my progress.
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pronoun |
A preposition combines with a pronoun or noun to.
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threes |
Six tens is the equivalent of twenty threes.
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repetition |
When words or phrases are repeated for effect we call it repetition.
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anecdote |
Much to my amusement, he told a funny anecdote.
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alliteration |
Alliteration involves words that begin with the same sound.
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facts |
Many people are worryingly ignorant of the facts.
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opinions |
They surveyed the pupils' opinions about school dinners.
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emotive |
Emotive language provokes an emotional reaction from the audience.
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language |
The TV censor cut out the bad language.
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exaggeration |
Hyperbole is an exaggeration used for effect.
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expert |
He was the top expert.
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superlative |
Superlative is saying something is the best, worst, most or least, for example.
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statistics |
Descriptive statistics include mean, mode, median and range.
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