Definitions 1
Exaggeration for effect; not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
To amuse or enhance the impressiveness of what is said
Understatement
I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
Hyperbole
POW!
Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
These are examples of what?
Sound Devices
"Back in my day, we walked through snow for 5 miles to get to school."
This is an example of what?
Anecdote
The group in which the author/advertisement is trying to persuade.
Target Audience
the writer’s position on a problem or issue
Author's claim
Generally, website URLs that end in ".edu" and ".gov" are considered _____________.
Credible/Reliable
Marvel movies are better than DC movies.
This is an example of what?
Author's Claim
Credible/Reliable Sources
A website written by an expert that has a lot of knowledge about a topic and free of error.
Credible/Reliable
All draw attention to the word or phrase, making them more memorable.
Sound Devices
A first-hand report about a product; a recommendation.
Testimonial
The sentence "How many times do I have to ask you to do your work?" is an example of what?
Rhetorical Question
"Lebron James talking about how great a pair of sneakers is."
This is an example of what?
Testimonial
A question which has an understood answer, asked not for information but to produce effect
Rhetorical Question
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. It usually produces sympathy or empathy in the reader/audience.
Anecdote
A cat litter commercial talks about the benefits of its litter. Cat owners would be the ________________ for the product.
Target Audience
"Girls should play with dolls and boys should play with trucks." is an example of a _________.
Stereotype
"A newspaper that mostly writes positive news about a particular political party due to their employees sharing the same political beliefs as that party."
This is an example of what?
Bias
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified idea or impression of a particular type of person or thing
Stereotype
Creating the impression everyone is doing something, therefore, the audience will be left out if they do not participate
Bandwagon
A preference for something or someone that prevents fair decision-making
Bias
In the middle of an intense thunderstorm: "We're having a little rain."
This is an example of what?
Understatement
"Coca-Cola. The drink everybody loves."
This is an example of what?
Bandwagon