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Which of the following is a feature typically found in both argumentative and persuasive genres?
Which of the following is a feature typically found in both argumentative and persuasive genres?
- Appeals to emotions
- Emphasis on facts and figures
- Use of 'you' to address the reader (correct)
- Objective point of view
Which genre primarily relies on concrete evidence, statistics, and an objective point of view?
Which genre primarily relies on concrete evidence, statistics, and an objective point of view?
- Aesthetic
- Informative (correct)
- Argumentative
- Narrative
Which of the following is NOT typically a characteristic of narrative writing?
Which of the following is NOT typically a characteristic of narrative writing?
- Use of figurative language
- Development of plot
- Direct speech
- Rule of three (correct)
Which genre often uses rhetorical questions to engage readers and sway their opinions?
Which genre often uses rhetorical questions to engage readers and sway their opinions?
Which of the following is a stylistic device commonly used in aesthetic/descriptive language?
Which of the following is a stylistic device commonly used in aesthetic/descriptive language?
Flashcards
Narrative Language
Narrative Language
A genre that tells a story using elements like characters and plot.
Informative Language
Informative Language
A genre that presents factual information supported by research and statistics.
Argumentative Language
Argumentative Language
A genre that presents arguments using evidence, subjective views, and rhetorical techniques.
Persuasive Language
Persuasive Language
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Aesthetic Language
Aesthetic Language
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Study Notes
Language Genres
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Narrative: Focuses on storytelling. Key elements include character development, setting descriptions, dialogue, plot progression, and different narrative perspectives (first, second, or third person).
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Informative: Presents factual information objectively. Features include clearly documented research, statistics, figures, and objective viewpoints.
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Argumentative: Aims to persuade through logical reasoning. It uses research, statistics, and figures to support a stance. Key strategies include subjective viewpoints, emphatic language, rhetorical devices like the rule of three, and questions. It may use humor, repetition, and lists to enhance the argument presented.
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Persuasive: Aims to influence an audience's thoughts or actions by appealing to their emotions. Emphasizes research, statistics, and subjective perspectives. Uses emphatic language, rhetorical devices, and appeals to emotions. Personal anecdotes and examples, humor, repetitions, and lists can be used for impact.
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Aesthetic/Descriptive: Primarily concerned with creating imagery and emotional impact through language. Features like alliteration, assonance, imagery, metaphors, similes, personification, oxymoron, and hyperbole create vivid descriptions. Aesthetic language also considers elements like color, symbolism, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia.
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