Literary techniques from creative unit
paints a picture with words, uses the senses
imagery
the prefix mis means
wrong or false
It asks a question but does not expect an answer
rhetorical question
It is the opening statement of a speech, intended to grab the attention of the audience
Hook
the prefix'anti' means
one that is opposed to
something which stands for a broader idea. Eg: The cross in Christian culture stands for redemption.
symbols
The prefix cor means
heart
It uses language that provokes an emotional response
emotive language
The main overall argument of a speech or essay
contention
the prefix 'trans' means
across
when you say something IS something else
eg: she is a ray of sunshine
metaphor
the prefix 'post' means
later
when a particular person or organisation is criticised
It is important to include this in the introduction so the audience understands both sides of the issue
background information on both sides of the topic
the prefix 'auto' means
self
repeats the same sound at the start of each word
alliteration
middle or half way
tells a story
Anecdote
It is included in the introduction so the audience understands where the speech is going and what the key points will be
Overview of key arguments
the prefix 'en' means
within
when you say that something IS LIKE something else
simile
the prefix 'pre' means
earlier than
use of facts and numbers to persuade
facts and statistics
These two strands work together to persuade the audience
language and argument
the prefix 'col' means
together with