Which of the following are usually used to create descriptive writing?
Hyperbole, rhetorical questions, similes
Metaphors, direct address, flattery
Metaphors, similes or personification
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
A screaming wind
A dull roar
A creepy atmosphere
Which of the following is the best simile to describe a spooky forest?
The trees moved like ghostly figures
The trees swayed happily in the darkness
The trees chattered like children in the wind
Which are examples of persuasive techniques?
Similes, flattery, metaphors
Flattery, rhetorical questions and use of personal pronouns
Alliteration, oxymorons, personification
Which of the following sentences uses hyperbole?
The sun was warmer in June
My burger was bigger than hers
The holiday was out of this world
How do persuasive techniques make a piece of writing persuasive?
They make it more memorable for the reader
They convince the reader of your viewpoint or opinion
They help the reader to notice ambitious vocabulary
What is imperative language?
Language that commands the reader
Language that persuades the reader
Language that advises the reader
Which techniques are usually used in informative writing?
Flattery, rule of three, direct address
Alliteration, similes, metaphors
Imperative language and facts
In which of the following texts would you usually find informative techniques?
Charity leaflets and job advertisements
Recipes and directions
Directions and posters
What do you need to consider when using techniques within your writing?
That the title fits the genre of the text
That the layout of the text is suitable
That the vocabulary used fits with the genre of the text