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Appeals
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100
Based on the belief that everyone deserves fair treatment.
What is an 'appeal to justice'?
100
"Tony Abbott is the worst Prime Minister Australia has ever had! Where do I even start in terms of complaints!"
What is an angry or indignant tone?
100
"The barbarians broke through the barricade."
What is 'alliteration'?
100
Involves the reader directly in the issue by using words such as 'we' or 'us'
What is 'inclusive language'?
100
"The calm before the storm"
What is a 'cliche'?
200
The following is an example of this kind of appeal: "The government needs to make the well-being of families a top priority to ensure parents have the time and resources to care for children."
What is 'Appeal to family values'?
200
A matter-of-fact and neutral tone. The details are mostly facts.
What is 'objective', 'reasonable' or 'rational'?
200
‘It’s a simple choice, a simple plan, a simple solution’
What is 'repetition'?
200
"Learning to walk in high heels will keep you on your toes."
What is a 'pun'?
200
Facts, information or expert opinion; often from an authoritative source.
What is 'evidence'?
300
Portrays worst-case scenarios as likely - leads the reader to want to take action to protect themselves and their loved ones.
What is an 'Appeal to Fear'?
300
"We can withstand one day longer. We will get through this."
What is "confident" or "assured"?
300
A brief personal story that focuses on a particular incident or event to engage the reader
What is 'Anecdote'?
300
Use three related words or phrases to grab attention, encapsulate, summarise. This can be three single words, three phrases or three complete sentences.
What are "triples"?
300
"He looks like a lion."
What is 'simile'?
400
‘The government is going to desperately claw money out of purses and wallets.’
What is 'Appeal to Hip-Pocket-Nerve'?
400
Showing no emotion, or emotional involvement in the issue.
What is a 'detached' or 'impersonal' tone?
400
Strong words used to provoke emotion in the reader, positions them to respond emotionally, rather than rationally
What is 'emotive language'?
400
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, or make a point.
What is 'hyperbole'?
400
'Freddie is a pig'
What is 'metaphor'?
500
‘Generations of Australians once thrilled to see the circus roll into town. And while urban sprawl is taking its toll, a small band of families keeps the magic alive.'
What is an 'Appeal to Tradition'?
500
Last night, the Johnston family was devastated by the news that their son, Tony, had been killed in a car accident with two of his mates - Jack Mallory, and Troy Curtis. This incident is another tragic example of the perils of drinking and driving. Rick Johnston - Tony's father - made the statement this morning: "Words cannot express our sorrow at our son's death. It feels like overnight our world has been destroyed"
What is a 'sad', 'sympathetic' tone?
500
A general statement that infers or claims that whatever is being asserted is true for most people or a majority because it is true in one or some cases.
What is a 'generalisation'?
500
Used to denigrate the opponent, and by implication, their point of view, positions readers to agree that if an individual is flawed, their message must be too.
What are 'attacks'?
500
A fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion, gives the writer's viewpoint credibility for apparently being objective
What is 'reason'?