Persuasive techniques
Three piece band from Seattle, pioneers of Grunge
Nirvana
and the Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson
A statement that is true
Fact
The Principal of Bayswater Secondary College
Ms. Swan
Using statistics, cause and effect reasoning and facts
Logos
a question that isn't answered because the answer is so obvious
rhetorical question
when you overstate your point, an exaggeration
hyperbole
Language that appeals to the readers' senses; language that creates a mental picture for the audience
Imagery
Giving an object human characteristics
Personification
Superhero who dresses like a bat
Manbat
The bus line that runs from Frankston to Melbourne Airport
901
numerical figures, percentages
statistics
comparing two things using "like" or "as"
simile
Created all time album 'Hungry Ghost' in 2013
Violent Soho
compares two unrelated things by stating that one is the other. e.g. She has a heart of gold
Metaphor
opinions that are credible because of the specialized experience of the person giving it
expert opinion (also ethos) or Mr. Finch
using repeated letters or sounds to create impact
alliteration
when three adjectives or phrases are listed, Example: She is cool, calm and collected.
triadic structure
The author speaks directly to "you."
Direct Address
language that is specific to a certain area of study or knowledge (e.g. scientific terms)
Jargon
the reoccurance of words or phrases, Example: Never give up; never give in. Never.
repetition
two contrasting examples or ideas near each other
Juxtaposition
two contrasting meanings e.g. The silence was deafening.
Oxymoron
Words charged with an underlying meaning or implication, Example: furiously, suffering
loaded language (also emotive language)
This technique is a broad statement about someone that assumes certain aspects about them.
stereotyping