Fear

Acceptance

Emotions Protection

Individuality

Clear pattern of data-explanation - more Patriotism

data - more explanation enables the
reader to follow along points
Chain of reasoning startling and provocative, meant to rouse
Reader relies not only on faith but is forced Vivid language
the audience's indignation at
to reenact the thinking processes that led
to the argument, engaging with the topic
on a deeper level
Solidarity
Inclusion
Responsibility
Gives some space to another point of view
serves to make it seem as if the
discussion’s going to be more “fair”
More faith when able to personally relate
Disarms by embracing
Illustrates point more effectively &
deeper understanding of the topic than if Counter arguments Anecdote interestingly
only presented a one-sided argument
By inviting the reader to experience
evenhandedness vicariously the majesty of witnessing , the
writer activates the reader's empathy
reader inclined to take seriously
partially refutes but acknowledges Persuasive Techniques towards
seriousness

Puns, irony, sarcasm, satire & jokes

Author knowledgable
Humour Dismiss opposing views
Reliable, logical argument
Engaging and friendly tone, sway
Empowers reader to link to consequences audience by entering joke
predisposed to believe Evidence
on his own - ownership over argument

lays the groundwork of his own credibility

Down to earth view
corroborates the claim Colloquial
Same wavelength

Reasonable & rational

Formal Reader engages at deeper level
Balanced contention Rhetorical Questions
Obvious, others ridiculous

Deceitful

recounts the experience Attack Foolish

presents/concerns itself with Dangerous

register, perspective & structure are IB English

employed to

hyperbolises society’s aversion towards

emotion in order to criticise masculinity as
a restrictive social norm that inhibits the
natural expression of emotion

idea of is complimented by the use of

masterful use of

rich imagery
Phrases
a means to gain strength and freshness of
expression

mastery of persuasive woven through his

elicits an emotion or abstract idea

Alliteration mimics a real sound

hard 'k' sounds create feelings of

intensity & intimidation

internal war that rages on between

passionate love and careful restraint
Oxymoron
compelling inner/outer conflict

thought-provoking tension & foreboding

Literary Techniques Dramatic Irony
evocative language characterizes someone's ignorance

supportive evidence Adjectives calm tone and mood by slowing down the
pace
well-formulated argument Sibilance
harsh hissing sound creating discomfort
sound logic
Caesura 2
cunningly
hammers even further home the
Repetition
agitation inescapable rightness of his argument
Nouns
suspense Vivid impression of physical scene
I
Immediate situation

confronting and accusatory tone

Perspective You
guilt, discomfort
Evidently
inclusive language
Accordingly Linking We
closer relationship
Subsequently

arouses/appeals to readers' emotions/

interest

utilizes

provokes reader's imagination

seeks to raise the ubiquitous sense of

revisits Verbs - author

paints with colourful language

eloquently argues

builds his argument by

crafts a message

Connote
vast array of oratory tools
Hint at
constructs a case for
Capture
makes the message so poignant through
Reflect Verbs - quotes the exploration of

Signify powerful impact lies in eloquence/

Intro/Conclusion universality
Underline
weaves his appeal with
Seamlessly segue
forges an appeal, well-rounded &subtly
sculpted into

crafts a persuasive argument, solidified by