Language Devices English
- Created by: carolinejohnston_x
- Created on: 09-12-14 10:30
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- Language Devices
- Directly addressing the reader
- This engages the reader
- Therefore retains their interest and concentration because the info seems relevant to them
- This engages the reader
- Indirect involvement with the reader
- Requires the reader to think about a time when the issue affected them
- Or to imagine the issue affecting them
- Requires the reader to think about a time when the issue affected them
- Emotive Language
- Words or phrases are selected to create a a certain type of emotional reaction in the reader
- Engages the reader with the topic being considered
- Words or phrases are selected to create a a certain type of emotional reaction in the reader
- Graphic Language
- Paints a picture for the reader
- May be used to generate anger, fear, pity or whatever
- Metaphors paint pictures for the reader and say a lot through their connections
- May be used to generate anger, fear, pity or whatever
- Paints a picture for the reader
- Rapport with readers
- Using words to create a bond with the reader creates the illusion that the writer is on the same side as the reader
- Makes it more difficult to disagree with the writer
- Using words to create a bond with the reader creates the illusion that the writer is on the same side as the reader
- Repitition
- The conscious repeated use of words creates drama and impact
- Directly addressing the reader
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