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1/5

Which language technique is use to make the reader feel a certain emotion?

Hyperbole

Emotive language

Statistics

right answer

Emotive language can make you feel sad, happy, excited, annoyed etc. In the exam you MUST name the emotion that is created in that particular text!

2/5

Which language technique helps your audience feel included?

Rule of three

Opinion

Direct address

right answer

Direct address uses words like "you", "we" and "us" to make you feel like you are part of the problem or solution depending on the text it is used in.

3/5

Which language technique is used to make a particular phrase memorable? Normally in advertising!

Rule of Three

Alliteration

Facts

right answer

Alliteration is the repetition of the sound at the start of two or more words in a row. Remember - this could be the smae letter but will ALWAYS be the same sound.

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Which language technique is used to add weight to your argument?

Statistics

Flattery

Opinion

right answer

Statistics are facts that are also numbers. So if you see a percentage or ratio or amount in any form - you know it is this technique!

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Which language technique is used to make you think about the topic and how it relates to you?

Direct address

Facts

Rhetorical question

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