Key Terminology in Non- Fiction 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? EnglishNon-fiction textsGCSEAQA Created by: CharlotteCreated on: 17-09-13 17:35 Analogy A comparison of events used for expanding or explaining the key idea 1 of 20 Anecdote A use of hearsay or personal experience as evidence to prove a larger point 2 of 20 Assertion An opinion presented as fact 3 of 20 Bias Favouring one side of an issue over another 4 of 20 Colloquial Language Informal and sometimes slang 5 of 20 Counter Argument Offering and disproving the opponent point of view 6 of 20 Emotive Language Language designed to provoke an emotional response, usually anger or sympathy 7 of 20 Expert Opinion The opinion of a person with qualification or experience 8 of 20 Fact A truth that can be proven 9 of 20 Generalisation A broad opinion based on minimal evidence 10 of 20 Inclusive Language Making the reader feel part of the story/issue 11 of 20 Irony The implied meaning is the exact opposite to the stated meaning 12 of 20 Jingoism The appeal to national pride 13 of 20 Loaded Language Language with heavy bias 14 of 20 Opinion An unsubstantiated point of view 15 of 20 Rhetorical Question A question that implies the answer 16 of 20 Sensationalism Increasing the drama of a situation 17 of 20 Statistics Data, frequently surveys and percentages 18 of 20 Stereotype An opinion based on biased evidence 19 of 20 Undermining To reduce the authority of an argument or person 20 of 20
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