Techniques

• What is an adjective?

  A word that describes a noun
• What is an adverb?

  A word that describes a verb, adjective, or adverb
• What is alliteration?

  Repetition of the same consonant sounds
• What is an anecdote?

  A short, personal story
• How does an appeal to authority strengthen an argument?

  By citing an expert or authority figure
• What is the purpose of an appeal to emotion?

  To evoke an emotional response from the reader
• What is a rhetorical question?

  A question asked for effect, not an answer
• What is direct address in writing?

  Speaking directly to the reader using "you"
• What is emotive language?

  Words chosen to evoke an emotional response
• What is exaggeration (hyperbole)?

  Deliberate overstatement to emphasize a point
• What is juxtaposition?

  Placing two contrasting ideas together
• What is a metaphor?

  A comparison suggesting two things are alike
• What is onomatopoeia?

  Words that imitate natural sounds
• What is an oxymoron?

  A combination of contradictory terms
• What is parallel structure?

  Repetition of a specific grammatical structure
• What is the purpose of repetition in writing?

  To emphasize a point through repeated use
• What is the rule of three?

  Using a trio of elements for emphasis
• What is sarcasm?

  Using irony to mock or convey contempt
• How are statistics or facts used in arguments?

  To support an argument with factual data
• What is slang or colloquialism?

  Informal language used to connect with a group
• What are speech marks used for?

  To denote direct speech in writing
• What is syntax?

  The arrangement of words in a sentence
• What does tone refer to in writing?

  The writer's attitude toward the subject
• What is understatement?

  Deliberately downplaying something for effect
• What is vivid language?

  Using descriptive language for strong imagery
• What is inclusive language?

  Language that includes the audience for solidarity
• What is the difference between formal and informal language?

  Formal is structured; informal is casual
• What is perspective in writing?

  The point of view from which a story is told
• What is a cliché?

  An overused phrase or idea lacking originality
• What is a pun?

  A play on words for comedic effect
• What is alliteration?

  Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning
• What is assonance?

  Repetition of vowel sounds within words
• What is a metaphor?

  A direct comparison between two unrelated things
• What is a simile?

  A comparison using "like" or "as"
• What is personification?

  Giving human qualities to non-human things
• What is symbolism?

  Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities
• What is foreshadowing?

  Hinting at future events to build anticipation
• What is irony?

  Discrepancy between appearance and reality
• What is juxtaposition?

  Placing two things side by side for comparison
• What is imagery?

  Descriptive language creating vivid pictures