What is Expert Opinion/Evidence?

Facts, figures, statistics and expert opinion

The attitude of the writer conveyed by their choice of words

What are Metaphors and Similes?

Directly comparing two different things

Which of the following is NOT a Metaphor or Simile

Mr Williams is my favourite teacher

What is the purpose of a Rhetorical Question?

It challenges the reader to think about the issue

What is the purpose of Alliteration?

Make the writer’s contention more memorable

What is the purpose of an Anecdote?

Makes the writer appear they know what they’re talking about

What is the purpose of Emotive Language?

To engage people’s feelings, not logic or reason

What is a Rhetorical Question?

A question in which the answer is obvious

Which of the following examples are NOT a Rhetorical Question?

"Which cupboard to you keep the Tim Tams in?"

What is the purpose of Metaphors and Similes?

Create a vivid image in the mind's eye to convey an idea

Which of the following is an Anecdote?

"I grew up with Poms and I can tell you they're fine people"

What is the purpose of Inclusive Language?

To makes the audience feel part of the issue

What is Alliteration?

Repeating the first sound of different words

Which of the following is NOT Expert Opinion/Evidence

"When I was a boy there was much less crime"

What is the purpose of repetition?

Creates emphasis on the central idea

Which of these is an example of Repetition?

We will fight! fight! fight! until we win!

What is Inclusive Language?

Directly addressing the reader as an individual or group

What is the purpose of Tone?

To convey the attitude of the writer on the topic

A story involving real life events

Which of these is an example of Alliteration?

Politicians are cruel, calculating and corrupt!

What is Emotive Language?

Using describing words to convey an emotion

Which of the following is NOT Inclusive Language?

How many times do I need to repeat myself?

What is the purpose of Hyperbole and Exaggeration?

To convey an idea in the strongest possible way

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1
What is Expert Opinion/Evidence?
Writing that directly addresses the reader as part of group
Something you overheard at a party
Stories about "that time you were on band camp"
Facts, figures, statistics and expert opinion
2
What is Tone?
The attitude of the writer conveyed by their choice of words
Repeating the first sound of different words
Repeating words or phrases
Forceful or overblown language
3
What is the purpose of Expert Opinion/Evidence?
It challenges the reader to think about the issue
It makes the audience feel part of the issue
It makes the writer appear knowledgable
It appeals to reason and logic
4
What are Metaphors and Similes?
Repeating the first sounds of different words
Directly comparing two different things
Stories involving real life events
Sending signals by holding your arms in different positions
5
Which of the following is NOT a Metaphor or Simile
Mr Williams is my favourite teacher
Take a leaf out my book
The mind's eye
Run like the wind
6
What is the purpose of a Rhetorical Question?
It challenges the reader to think about the issue
It reinforces the reader's prejudices
It is designed to give you a nervous breakdown
It demonstrates how much the reader doesn't know
7
What is the purpose of Alliteration?
Make the writer’s contention more memorable
Sound pretty
Appeal to reason
Create an image in the reader's mind
8
Which one of these is NOT an example of Tone?
He deserves to go to hell for what he did!
1 + 1 = 2
Denying that is like saying 1 + 1 does not equal 2
Wow! This mud sandwich is fantastic! You can really cook!
9
Which of the following sentences does NOT use emotive language?
We will continue to be a loving and welcoming country
The cat sat on the mat
He span wildly out of control as he struggled with addiction
This despicable scourge is not welcome on our shores
10
What is the purpose of an Anecdote?
Makes the writer appear they know what they’re talking about
It engages the readers' feelings
It challenges the reader to think about the issue
To appeal to reason and logic
11
What is the purpose of Emotive Language?
Challenges the reader to think about the issue
Makes the writer appear they know what they’re talking about
To engage people’s feelings, not logic or reason
It addresses the reader as a human
12
What is a Rhetorical Question?
A question in which the answer is obvious
A question that makes the author appear intelligent
A question full of forceful and overblown adjectives
A question with more than one answer
13
Which of the following examples are NOT a Rhetorical Question?
Child in car: "Are we there yet?"
"Is the Pope Catholic?"
"Must I argue the wrongfulness of slavery?"
"Which cupboard to you keep the Tim Tams in?"
14
What is the purpose of Metaphors and Similes?
To create beautiful art
To engage the readers' feelings
To create emphasis on a central idea
Create a vivid image in the mind's eye to convey an idea
15
What is Hyperbole and Exaggeration?
A question which does not require an answer
Use of describing words to convey emotions
Someone unbelievably good at bowling
Forceful or overblown language
16
Which of the following is an Anecdote?
"5 out 6 endocrinologists agree puberty is a normal phase"
"Why play cat and mouse with public safety?"
"I grew up with Poms and I can tell you they're fine people"
"This crime is barbaric and immoral"
17
What is the purpose of Inclusive Language?
To makes the audience feel part of the issue
To convey the writer's attitude to an issue
To make the writer look like they are an expert
It challenges the reader to think about the issue
18
What is Alliteration?
A real life story
Use of words to illicit an emotional response
Repeating the first sound of different words
A make believe country
19
Which of the following is NOT Expert Opinion/Evidence
"This man isn't capable of forming intent", Dr Smith stated
The department of immigration has a budget of $300 million
The police are monitoring 400 'persons of interest'
"When I was a boy there was much less crime"
20
What is the purpose of repetition?
Creates emphasis on the central idea
To create a vivid image in the minds eye
Makes the author appear to know what they are talking about
To entertain
21
Which of these is an example of Repetition?
We will fight! fight! fight! until we win!
I'm a poet and I didn't know it
It's very hard to beat someone who never gives up
Beam me up Scotty!
22
What is Inclusive Language?
Repeating words or phrases
Formal, objective and technical language
Directly addressing the reader as an individual or group
Using describing words to generate emotion
23
What is Repetition?
Writing that directly addresses the reader
Repeating words or phrases
Directly comparing two different things
Rhyming vowel sounds
24
What is the purpose of Tone?
To convey an idea directly
To make the writer look smart
To troll the writer's enemies
To convey the attitude of the writer on the topic
25
What is an Anecdote?
The opinion of an expert
A phrase in which part is made to represent the whole
A story involving real life events
Repeating the first sound of different words
26
Which of these is an example of Alliteration?
Politicians are cruel, calculating and corrupt!
How now brown cow?
I am a happy little vegemite
The cat sat on the mat
27
What is Emotive Language?
Directing people to move away
Forceful or overblown language
Use of facts, figures, statistics and expert opinion
Using describing words to convey an emotion
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Which of the following is NOT Inclusive Language?
We don't want them in here
We will continue to be a tolerant and welcoming country
How many times do I need to repeat myself?
Let's remember him that way
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What is the purpose of Hyperbole and Exaggeration?
To make your argument seem more credible
To promote the sport of bowling worldwide
To emphasise the central idea (contention)
To convey an idea in the strongest possible way

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