Definitions
What is a something that is asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer?
rhetorical question
What technique is used when you use specific words or phrases to positively or negatively impact the audiences' emotions?
Emotive language
The world is full of vicious racists.
Emotive language
Poverty is a lonely island.
Metaphor
What do we call a selection of words that express how certain we are about something?
High modality
What is a comparison between two things called?
You will definitely be impacted by this change.
High modality
We all know that Australians have been let down.
Inclusive language
What persuasive technique is used to convince the audience that the speaker is trustworthy and credible?
Ethos
What technique is used to help key themes and arguments stick in the mind of your audience?
Repetition
20% of adolescents aged 13-18 will experience a mental disorder at some stage during this time.
Logos
In my experience it is better to have pets around you. Simply being around animals can release stress and bring you joy. My kitten Gremlin is so innocent and playful, she reminds me to enjoy the little things and to laugh everyday.
Anecdote
Using facts and evidence is an example of what?
Logos
The use of words such as 'we' or 'our' to create the impression that the writer and the reader are on the same side of the issue.
Inclusive language
Can you believe that some people are forced to work for nothing?
Rhetorical question
As a nation, we must act on this issue immediately.
High modality, inclusive language
If I am appealing to the audience's emotions, I am using which persuasive technique?
Pathos
What is a short narrative of an interesting, amusing or biographical incident called?
Anecdote
Let freedom ring from the snow capped Rockies of Colorado!
Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California!
But not only there; let freedom ring from the Stone Mountain of Georgia!
Repetition
As an English teacher, I am qualified to be presenting to you about this topic today.
Ethos