Language techniques

What language technique is described as ...

The use of numbers or data to support a point

• facts

• statistics

• exaggeration

Something that is known to be true is a ___________

What do we call a question where an answer isn't expected but is posed to make the audience think about the topic?

• Closed question

• Open question

• Rhetorical question

• Yes or no question

What is an anecdote?

• A phrase or sentence where the words start wih the same letter

• A long meandering story that will bore your audience

• A short often personal story used to support the topic or point. Make the audience relate.

What is the purpose of using 'the rule of three' or 'triplets' ?

• Three adjectives used in a row emphasses the point

• Three nouns used in a row emphasises the point

• To make your audience feel guilty

• To support your argument with an expert's view

Another word for exaggeration is ....

• hyperbole

• anecdote

• emotive

What type of opinion will back up your argument best?

• biased

• balanced

• an expert opinion

• your mate Dave's opinion

Where are you most likely to see/hear emotive language?

• In a report

• In a charity appeal leaflet

• In an informal letter

• In a speech

Another word for language techniques is ....

• Nouns

• Language devices

• Terminology

• Adverbs

True or false ... statistics are always balanced and not biased

• True

• False