Understanding Language Techniques Quiz

What is the definition of direct address in writing?

• The use of a repeated consonant sound at the beginning of words.

• Speaking directly to the reader or audience, often using 'you'.

• A question asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.

• The use of numbers to support an argument.

What does alliteration refer to in literature?

• The repetition of vowel sounds within words.

• The use of a repeated consonant sound at the beginning of words.

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• A personal belief or judgement.

How is a fact defined?

• A personal belief or judgement.

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• A question asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.

• The use of emotional words to provoke a response.

What is an opinion?

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• A personal belief or judgement.

• The use of numbers to support an argument.

• The repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis.

What is a rhetorical question?

• A question asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.

• A question that requires a detailed response.

• A question that is answered immediately by the speaker.

• A question that is used to gather statistical data.

What does repetition mean in the context of writing?

• The use of a repeated consonant sound at the beginning of words.

• The repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis.

• The use of emotional words to provoke a response.

• The use of numbers to support an argument.

What is emotive language?

• Language that uses numbers to support an argument.

• Language that uses emotional words to provoke a response.

• Language that repeats a word or phrase for emphasis.

• Language that is used to describe factual information.

What is meant by expert opinions?

• Opinions that are based on personal beliefs or judgements.

• Opinions that are supported by statistical data.

• Opinions given by someone who is knowledgeable in a particular field.

• Opinions that are repeated for emphasis.

How are statistics defined in writing?

• The use of emotional words to provoke a response.

• The repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis.

• The use of numbers to support an argument.

• The use of a repeated consonant sound at the beginning of words.

What is a triplet in the context of writing?

• The use of three consecutive consonant sounds.

• The repetition of a word or phrase three times for emphasis.

• A group of three related ideas or points.

• A question asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.