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Language styles

Features of language styles

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Use of facts + statistics Information Argument Persuasion
Logical structure Information
Objective, unbiased tone Information
Short sentences Information
Simple language/vocabulary Information
Straightforward and concise writing (no rambling) Information
Using an expert’s quotes to support their point Argument
Rhetorical questions Argument Persuasion
Repetition Argument Persuasion
Rule of 3 Argument Persuasion
Use of evidence Argument
Impersonal / objective / unbiased tone Argument
Use of analogy Argument
Distancing phrases/ pausing Argument
Use of alliteration Persuasion
Use of anecdotes Persuasion
Opinion Persuasion
Emotive language Persuasion
Exaggeration Persuasion
Use of contrast / juxtaposition Persuasion
Call to action Persuasion
Inclusive language Persuasion
Forceful language/ appeals to the emotions of the audience Persuasion
Inclusion of moral argument to sway the reader to one side Persuasion
Plot structure Narration
Description of setting Narration
Descriptive language Narration
Imagery Narration
Metaphor + simile Narration Aesthetic
Creation of atmosphere/mood Narration
Character development/ characterisation Narration
Allusion to other works Narration Aesthetic
Tension Narration
Conflict (internal or external) Narration
Point of view (first second or third) Narration
Theme Narration
Chronically order Narration
Flashbacks Narration
Detailed description Aesthetic
Well-chosen verbs/adverbs/adjectives Aesthetic
Imagery appealing to the 5 senses Aesthetic
Use of words with particular connotations (positive/negative) Aesthetic
Alliteration Aesthetic
Assonance Aesthetic
Onomatopoeia Aesthetic
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