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Definition 2
Term
Term
100
Using a more descriptive word-good, better, best.
What is superlative
100
When you draw attention to something by using bold, italics, all capitals, etc…
What is emphasis
100
Comparison
To compare two things. May include using the words like or as.
100
Emphasis
When you draw attention to something by using bold, italics, all capitals, etc…
200
To compare two things. May include using the words like or as.
What is comparisons
200
When you give a personal story to show a connection/human side to the cause.
What is testimonial
200
Superlative
Using a more descriptive word-good, better, best.
200
Testimonial
When you give a personal story to show a connection/human side to the cause.
300
When you use words that indicate action must be taken immediately. Now, no time to lose, hurry, etc...
What is elements of urgency
300
To describe something in an emotional way-tender, horrid, heartbreaking, juicy, delicious, etc…
What is emotive adjective
300
Elements of urgency
When you use words that indicate action must be taken immediately. Now, no time to lose, hurry, etc...
300
Emotive Adjective
To describe something in an emotional way-tender, horrid, heartbreaking, juicy, delicious, etc…
400
When you ask a question that you do not expect an answer to. Posing a thoughtful question.
What is rhetorical question
400
The comparison of one thing to another without the use of like or as. The moon was a river of moonlight.
What is metaphor
400
When you ask a question that you do not expect an answer to. Posing a thoughtful question.
Rhetorical question
400
Metaphor
The comparison of one thing to another without the use of like or as. The moon was a river of moonlight.
500
A huge exaggeration-Think the diaper being used on the water tower
What is hyperbole
500
Hyperbole
A huge exaggeration-Think the diaper being used on the water tower.
500
What are all these techniques called?
Persuasive techniques
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