What is the difference between a fact and a statistic?

A statistic uses numerical data.

Using repeated words at the starts of sentences of phrases.

What are rhetorical devices?

Language techniques to make your writing more persuasive.

Patterns of three in your writing.

What is a superlative?

A type of adjective expressing the most or least.

Do you use imagery in persuasive writing?

Imagery can enhance the persuasiveness of your piece., Yes, imagery is always good.

What is a rhetorical question?

A question to prompt the reader to think about something.

Does your writing have to be formal?

Mostly, but you can use occaisional informality for impact.

What is an expert opinion?

A quote from an expert in the field.

What is audience specific context?

Referencing things you expect your audience to share knowledge of.

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1
What is the difference between a fact and a statistic?
Nothing. They are the same.
A statistic uses numerical data.
Facts cannot be proven.
Statistics are more important than facts.
2
Which type of writing will you NOT be asked for?
Review
Speech
Letter
Article
3
What is anaphora?
Using the exact same repeated words.
Using repeated words at the ends of sentences of phrases.
The correct term for any form of repetition.
Using repeated words at the starts of sentences of phrases.
4
What are rhetorical devices?
Language techniques to make your writing more persuasive.
Language techniques to make your writing more descriptive.
No-one knows except the ancient Greeks.
Poetic techniques.
5
What is a tricolon?
Using multiple rhetorical techniques at once.
Using colons to create complex sentences.
Lists of features.
Patterns of three in your writing.
6
Does your writing have to be humourous?
Yes
No
It's best to avoid humour in exams.
It can be if you want.
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What is a superlative?
A type of adjective expressing the most or least.
Very dramatic language.
A fact.
Swear words.
8
Do you use imagery in persuasive writing?
Description and persuasion should never be mixed.
No. It isn't suitable for this type of writing.
Imagery can enhance the persuasiveness of your piece.
Yes, imagery is always good.
9
What is a rhetorical question?
A question which includes pathos or logos.
A question to prompt the reader to think about something.
A question with a pause for the audience to respond.
A "call and response" technique, popular in Episcopal churches.
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Does your writing have to be formal?
Mostly, but you can use occaisional informality for impact.
Yes
No, but sometimes it's hard to write formally all the time.
No
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What is an expert opinion?
Your own ideas.
An opinion which disagrees with your view.
A quote from an expert in the field.
A statistic.
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What is audience specific context?
Thanking members of the audience.
Making sure the audience can understand.
Bringing in historical information.
Referencing things you expect your audience to share knowledge of.
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What is hyperbole?
Exaggeration for impact.
Using language to appeal to the audience's emotions.
Using imagery.
An American sport.

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