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Emo Language Techniques

Emo Language Techniques. Attacks. “My parents are just conforming sheep! They’re always nagging and wanting me to conform to the status quo! It’s not fair!”.

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Emo Language Techniques

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  1. Emo Language Techniques

  2. Attacks “My parents are just conforming sheep! They’re always nagging and wanting me to conform to the status quo! It’s not fair!” Attacks are designed to belittle an opponent and make the reader think badly of the personor group being attacked. Attacks must be somewhat true, even if they are using a small aspect ofthe person’s personality/public or it can verge on slander. What persuasive effect does using an attack have on the reader? An attack not only makes the reader think badly of the person or group being targeted but alsoensures that any further comment which the targeted person or group makes will be regardedwith mistrust, suspicion or disbelief. Watch these segments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gbyUKjDTjc What persuasive effect does an attack have on the audience in this case? How can we tell? In groups of three, come up with a short (3 line) speech which attacks (APPROPRIATELY) a public figure and present to the class!

  3. Emotive Language “Dear Diary, I spent my day caged in my own sorrow.” Emotive Language is language which has a strong emotional impact. It uses positive and negative connotations of words to influence the readers response. What persuasive effect does using emotive language have on the reader? Emotive Language both encourages the reader to respond to the article not only on an intellectual level but not on an emotional level. This emotional response also positions the reader to agree with the writer’s point of view. Strike breakers must leave union –> ? A hundred civilians killed by troops –> ? 2 people killed in car crash—> ? Write 6 headlines about any 3 events which you have read about or seen on TV recently. For three of them use non-emotive language, in the other three use emotive language.

  4. Generalisation “Adults are all corporate sheep who hate self expression and creativity.” A generalisation is a sweeping statement which suggests that what is true for some is true for most or all. What persuasive effect does using a generalisation have on the reader? Generalisations often appeal to widely held beliefs and prejudices. It’s also sometimes paired with an emotional appeal or emotive language because, most of the time, if reason is applied, generalisations will fall apart. What are some widely held generalisationswhich are expressed in the media? Do these work?

  5. Hyperbole “I am the unluckiest teenager ever! NO ONE is less understood than I am!” Hyperbole or Exaggeration is the act of over emphasising a situation for dramatic effect. Hyperbole can also use a metaphor or simile to add the drama What persuasive effect does using hyperbole have on the reader? Hyperbole is often used to attract attention, especially in headlines. Like generalisations, hyperbole is generally paired with an emotionalappeal. Hyperbole can also be used humorously to get the reader on side. Do you think hyperbole is an effective way topersuade people? What are some risks in usinghyperbole?

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