Techniques
What is a simile
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as."
Spell "exaggerate."
E-X-A-G-G-E-R-A-T-E.
Name one common setting for horror storie
An abandoned house or a dark forest.
What is a slogan?
A catchy phrase used in advertisements to make a product memorable.
Define ethos
A rhetorical appeal to the credibility or character of the speaker.
Identify the technique used in "The stars winked at me."
Personification
Spell "onomatopoeia
O-N-O-M-A-T-O-P-O-E-I-A.
What is the typical purpose of suspense in horror?
To build tension and keep the audience on edge.
What is the main goal of an advertisement?
To persuade the audience to buy or support a product or service
Define pathos.
An appeal to the audience’s emotions.
What is alliteration? Give an example.
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words. Example: "She sells seashells by the seashore."
Spell "conscience."
C-O-N-S-C-I-E-N-C-
What is a trope involving a group of characters visiting an isolated location?
Cabin in the woods" trope.
Name a persuasive technique commonly used in advertising.
Emotional appeal (pathos).
Define logos.
Explain what hyperbole means and provide an example
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: "I’ve told you a million times."
Spell "silhouette."
S-I-L-H-O-U-E-T-T-E.
Explain the difference between horror and thriller.
Horror focuses on fear and the supernatural, while thriller emphasizes suspense and excitement.
What is a call to action?
A prompt in an advertisement urging the audience to take a specific action, like "Buy now" or "Sign up today."
Give an example of using ethos in a speech.
Mentioning one’s credentials or experience to establish authority, such as “As a doctor with 20 years of experience…”
What technique involves using objects or symbols to represent larger ideas?
Symbolism.
Spell "psychological
P-S-Y-C-H-O-L-O-G-I-C-A-L.
Name a horror convention that involves supernatural elements.
Ghosts, monsters, or haunted objects.
Explain what an advertisement’s target audience means.
The specific group of people the ad is intended to reach and persuade.
Explain how pathos is used in an advertisement to evoke emotion.
Using images, music, or stories that appeal to feelings of happiness, fear, or compassion, such as showing a family enjoying time together to sell vacation packages.