DAFOREST Techniques Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Direct Address

Speaking directly to the audience using 'you' to engage them and make the message personal.

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Terms in this set (10)

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Direct Address

Speaking directly to the audience using 'you' to engage them and make the message personal.

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Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in closely placed words to create emphasis or a memorable effect.

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Facts

Statements that can be proven true, used to add credibility and support arguments.

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Opinions

Personal beliefs or judgements presented as if they are true to persuade the audience.

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Rhetorical Questions

Questions posed to the audience that do not require an answer, used to provoke thought or emphasise a point.

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Emotive Language

Words or phrases designed to evoke an emotional response from the audience, such as sympathy or anger.

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Statistics

Numerical data used to support arguments and make them appear more convincing.

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Triplets (Rule of Three)

Grouping three ideas, words, or phrases together for emphasis and to make the message more memorable.

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Exaggeration (Hyperbole)

Overstating something for dramatic effect or to emphasise a point.

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Tone

The overall attitude or mood conveyed by the writer, which can be formal, informal, serious, or humorous depending on the purpose.

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