Features of Language Styles Quiz
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What is the primary goal of the language of argument?

  • To appeal to the reader's reason or logic (correct)
  • To appeal to the reader's emotions
  • To present unbiased evidence
  • To tell a personal story

    • What is triadic phrasing an example of in the language of persuasion?

  • Presenting contradictory views
  • Directly addressing the reader
  • Using two adjectives in a row
  • Using patterns of three in writing (correct)

    • What is the main difference between the language of argument and the language of persuasion?

  • The use of evidence vs. personal stories
  • The use of logic vs. emotions (correct)
  • The use of rhetorical questions
  • The tone of the writing

    • What is the purpose of using an anecdote in persuasive writing?

    <p>To create a personal connection with the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of repetition in persuasive writing?

    <p>To emphasise main ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of undermining the views of your opposition in persuasive writing?

    <p>To persuade your audience to agree with your viewpoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of using hyperbole in persuasive writing?

    <p>To emphasize a point or convey strong emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of narration?

    <p>To tell a story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterisation in storytelling?

    <p>The creation of fictional characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using aesthetic language in storytelling?

    <p>To evoke beautiful or evocative descriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the language of information?

    <p>The use of clear and straightforward language to present facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of using figurative language in aesthetic writing?

    <p>To evoke emotions, create vivid descriptions and make the unknown more familiar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a poetic technique used in aesthetic language?

    <p>Anaphora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Features of Language Styles

    The Language of Argument

    • Appeals to a person's reason or logic to convince them
    • Tone is calm, measured, and logical
    • Evidence is clearly presented, including facts, figures, data, and quotes that support the writer's argument
    • Rhetorical questions are often used to provoke thought and encourage a certain response
    • Repetition of main ideas is used to emphasize points

    The Language of Persuasion

    • Appeals to emotions to influence the reader
    • Uses triadic phrasing, emotive language, and rhetorical questions to engage the reader
    • Includes opposition of alternative views to undermine or dismiss opposing ideas
    • Uses anecdotal evidence to create a personal connection with the audience
    • Employs direct address to make the writing inclusive and inviting
    • May use exaggeration through hyperbole to emphasize a point or convey strong emotions

    The Language of Information

    • Presents unbiased evidence, including facts, figures, data sources, and quotes from experts
    • Uses clear and straightforward language, avoiding unnecessary adjectives, adverbs, and hyperbole
    • Includes relevant content and material, with a neutral tone to inform rather than persuade

    The Language of Narration

    • Tells a story, often using features like characterization, dialogue, and setting
    • Includes moments of action or emotional intensity, descriptive passages, and original creation of setting
    • May use elements from aesthetic writing to engage the reader

    Aesthetic Language

    • Uses poetic techniques to evoke beautiful or evocative descriptions
    • Includes imagery (visual, tactile, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, kinaesthetic, and organic)
    • Employs repetition (anaphora, anadiplosis, epistrophe), figurative language (metaphors, similes, personification), and sound devices (alliteration, assonance, consonance, sibilance)

    Language of Information

    • Unbiased evidence is presented, including facts, figures, data sources, and quotes from experts.
    • The language is clear and straightforward, avoiding unnecessary adjectives, adverbs, and hyperbole.
    • The tone is neutral, aiming to inform rather than persuade or convince the reader.
    • Relevant content and material are presented to provide accurate information.

    Aesthetic Language

    • Aesthetic language is used to evoke beautiful or evocative descriptions.
    • It involves the use of poetic techniques to create vivid imagery.
    • Features of aesthetic language include:
      • Imagery (visual, tactile, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, kinaesthetic, organic)
      • Repetition techniques (anaphora, anadiplosis, epistrophe)
      • Figurative language (metaphors, similes, personification)
      • Sound devices (alliteration, assonance, consonance, sibilance)

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    Question A (iii) often asks you to assess or evaluate the language style used by the author. For this question, you must know your features of the five main language styles - The language of argument, the language of persuasion, the language of information, the language of narration and aesthetic language. Test your knowledge on these different language styles

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