Persuasive Devices
What literary devices involves making a comparison between two unconnected things by saying one is the other?
Metaphor
Describe the tone and its effect: Disappointed.
The author is discouraged by an implied failure, or 'being let down'. The reader is left to feel as if they have failed in the eyes of the author.
How should you refer to an author in an essay?
The first time you mention them, use their full name. Each time after that, you must use their last name.
Name at least 3 paralinguistic elements
Intonation, pace, pauses, rhythm, stress or emphasis, tone and volume
How can we remember what to include in the WHY section of a body paragraph?
What does it make the reader, FEEL/THINK/DO?
Name the persuasive technique: Overstatement for effect.
Hyperbole
Describe the tone and its impact on the reader: Forthright.
'Getting straight to the point'. Avoids needless detail, meaning the reader does not miss subtleties.
Name three possible text types that you possibly come up in section c:
Opinion piece, speech, letter, address, blog - plus more.
Explain how tone impacts the audience?
It helps to convey the writer's attitude towards the topic and evoke a specific emotional response from the listener. For example, an urgent tone might position listeners to be fearful and want immediate action on the issue.
What is the purpose of an analogy?
An analogy aims to draw a direct comparison to illustrate a point, usually by taking one element that is known to the reader and comparing it to the point that they are making.
What persuasive technique is present in this example: "We cannot imagine the horrors they faced; cannot imagine the strength of their spirit. And we cannot allow it to happen again."
Repetition
Describe the tone and its effect: Inflammatory.
The author is aiming to arouse anger or passion within the reader, and expects a passionate response.
Where is Medea's homeland?
Colchis
Explain how stress or emphasis impacts the audience?
Stress can be used to emphasize important words adn give extra weight to repeated words. This encourages listeners to give more attention to the terms and reflect on why they are so important to the speaker's argument
Name all parts of the end of year exam (Section A, Section B and Section C)
Section A: Analytical response to a text
Section B: Grafting Texts
Section C: Analysing argument
What persuasive technique is present in this example: "Great. We can now look forward to longer ticket queues, sweatier rides and more train rage. I for one am excited beyond belief."
Sarcasm
Describe the tone and its effect: Belligerent.
The author maintains a 'war-like' tone, and is willing to cross/conflict with anyone in their efforts. The reader is often left feeling disconcerted by the abruptness of the writing style.
Name the technique: "It certainly wasn't that way when I grew up..."
Appeal to nostalgia
What is the purpose of exclusive language?
To deliberately ostracize a certain group - creating a 'us' vs 'them' argument.
Correctly identify - what is a 'target audience', and what is a 'stakeholder'?
TA - A specific group or demographic that an argument is aimed at
Stakeholders - An individual or select group with a direct connection to the issue. Sometimes named by the author or clearly implied. "Skin in the game".
Describe the tone and its effect: Recalcitrant.
The author is resisting the control of another implicated group (Government, namely) and leaves the reader feeling as if they are anarchistic and rebellious.
Name the technique: "Absence makes the heart grow fonder".
cliché
Name all of the colours on the Olympic rings
Red, black, yellow, green, blue