Techniques

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● Diction ● Repetition ● Anecdotes

● Repetition ● Pronouns ● Diction
● Rule of thirds ● Tone ● Imagery
● Declarative ● Rhetorical appeal ● Symbolism
● Rhetorical appeal
sentences
● Camera angles
● Color

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● Caption ● Diction
● Gutter ● Anecdotes ● Contrast
● Tier ● Type of sentences ● Color
● Splash ● Diction ● Text size
● Hyperbole ● Types of images ● Bolding
● Analogy ● Structure (Placement ● Facts, Quotes,
of photos and
● Irony Statistics
paragraph length)
● Symbolism ● Themes related to
● Role of third authors opinion
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Technique Why its used

Diction Diction is used for several purposes:
● Creates imagery
● Highlights a symbol
● Expresses the writer’s tone
It encompasses all techniques, in a way.

The choice and use of words and phrases in

speech or writing.

Repetition Repetition is used to emphasize a particular

point. Specifically, repeating a word/phrase
will draw the audience’s attention towards it.

Declarative sentences Declarative sentences are used to establish

power and authority. Furthermore, they
 present facts (and could express opinions in
a definitive tone).

Rule of thirds Used to divide the graphic into 3 sections

which helps to emphasize a certain message

Anecdotes Anecdotes are used to introduce the

experiences of characters in the story. They
can express emotions, opinions, and
thoughts very clearly, providing the audience
with a unique perspective of the story.

Imagery Imagery is used to help the audience

visualize an image in their mind. It’s usually
used in written texts (poems, stories, novels,
etc.), but it can be used in spoken texts (films,
documentaries, etc.). In spoken texts, this
would be in the form of characters talking
about a particular concept or event.

Symbolism Symbolism is used to embody an idea,

concept, and/or belief within a symbol.
Essentially, these literal or figurative ‘symbols’
are used by writers to share a deeper
meaning.

Rhetorical appeals Rhetorical appeals refer to these three

aspects: Pathos, Logos, Ethos. They are
used to make an argument more persuasive.

Pathos Pathos refers to the author appealing the

audience’s emotions, making them feel a
stronger connection to the text’s message.
Any emotion can be conveyed/emphasized
through pathos (such as happiness, sadness,
anger, or peace)

Logos Logos refers to the author appealing the

audience’s reason, which is based on making
logical and clear-cut arguments. By using
logos, the writer erases any sources of doubt
in their arguments and invites the audience to
accept their views for this reason.

Ethos Ethos refers to the author’s appeal of their

authority and status. By establishing their
presence and importance, the writer wins the
audience’s trust, respect, and credibility.

Inclusive Pronouns Inclusive pronouns are used to create a

sense of unity and inclusion between the
 writer and their audience. Furthermore, this
connection may extend to society, as well.
Examples of inclusive pronouns include ‘we’
and ‘us’.

Exclusive Pronouns Exclusive pronouns are used to distance the

author from their audience (or a particular
group in society). It essentially creates a
separation. Examples of exclusive pronouns
include ‘you (all)’, ‘they/them’, and ‘he/she’.

Analogy Analogies are used to explain a concept

using another one, particularly one that is
well-known by the audience. They are
somewhat related to metaphors and similes.

Hyperbole Hyperboles are exaggerated statements. In

most cases, they should not be taken literally.
They express ideas with lots of emotion.

Bolding Bolding is used to literally emphasize a word.

Before reading this entire paragraph, I bet
you quickly noticed the bolded word. Mostly,
bolding helps a writer shift the audience’s
focus to a word/phrase.

Caption Captions are used to provide context to

graphic elements (i.e. figures) in a text.
Whether it’s a table, graph, or picture,
captions help the audience understand their
significance. Particularly in cartoons, they are
used in a humorous manner.

Tier
Gutter

Splash

Irony Irony is used to say one thing, but to

mean another thing. In a way, it’s a
juxtaposition of ideas in a specific way.
For example, if the CEO of a multinational
oil company says “global warming is a
threat to society”, that would be an ironic
statement.
Intent: What the author would like to convey

Purpose: What the audience gets from the text type

Structure

Intro:
- hook sentence
- text type
- summary sentence- state global issue in text
- intent/ purpose sentence
- - THESIS The author uses…3 techniques (name them) to convey..(what the Q is
asking link to question sentence)

BP1:
-transition word
- MAIN IDEA SENTENCE
- integrated sentence
- identified language/ stylistic technique #1
- explanation on how technique proves your thesis
- identified language/ stylistic technique #2
- explanation on how technique proves your thesis
- identified language/ stylistic technique 3
- explanation on how technique proves your thesis

BP 2:
-transition word
- MAIN IDEA SENTENCE
- integrated sentence
- identified language/ stylistic technique #1
- explanation on how technique proves your thesis
- identified language/ stylistic technique #2
- explanation on how technique proves your thesis
- identified language/ stylistic technique 3
- explanation on how technique proves your thesis

BP 3:
-transition word
- MAIN IDEA SENTENCE
- integrated sentence
- identified language/ stylistic technique #1
- explanation on how technique proves your thesis
- identified language/ stylistic technique #2
- explanation on how technique proves your thesis
- identified language/ stylistic technique 3
- explanation on how technique proves your thesis

CONCLUSION:
- re-state thesis
- Is the creator successful in the use of techniques?
- give opinion on the global issue indicated
- power punch