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Group
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Hint
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Answer
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Linguistic Devices
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A word meaning 'word choice.'
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Diction
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Linguistic Device
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The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
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Tone
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Linguistic Devices
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Describes/modifies a noun
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Adjective
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Linguistic Devices
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A noun which denotes a unique person, place, thing or institution
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Proper Noun
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Linguistic Devices
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A noun which denotes a intangible thing
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Abstract Noun
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Linguistic Devices
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A series of words which share a semantic relationship
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Lexical Field
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Linguistic Devices
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A question which is used to prove a point, rather than elicit an answer
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Rhetorical Question
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Linguistic Devices
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A word or phrase that runs throughout an advertising
campaign.
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Slogan
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Linguistic Devices
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Imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect
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Caricature / Parody
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Linguistic Devices
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When one means the opposite of what one says
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Irony / Sarcasm
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Linguistic Devices
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A figurative comparison which compares or draws similarities between two different things
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Metaphor
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Linguistic Devices
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A short, personal story that attempts to capture a truth about
life
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Anecdote
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Linguistic Devices
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Vague words like 'some people believe' in order to convince an audience. Often looked down upon.
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Weasel Words / Ambiguity
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Linguistic Devices
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A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt
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Euphemism
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Linguistic Devices
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When a speaker behaves in an obsequious way towards an audience to get them on their side
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Flattery
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Linguistic Devices
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Intentional use of exaggeration
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Hyperbole
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Linguistic Device
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Word that imitates or suggests the sound that it describes
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Onomatopoeia
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Linguistic Devices
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When opposites are paired with each other "War and Peace", "Life or Death', etc.
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Antithesis
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Linguistic Devices
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To place two concepts, ideas, or places near or next to each other so that the reader will compare and contrast them
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Juxtaposition
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Linguistic Devices
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A type of noun which denotes an object which can be physically touched
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Concrete Noun
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Linguistic Devices
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Figurative comparison which uses 'like' or 'as.'
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Simile
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Linguistic Devices
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Term which means to bask in the misery of others.
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Schadenfreude
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Linguistic Devices
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To present a story in a way which inspires fear, excitements or anger, often at the expense of facts
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Sensationalism / sensationalize
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Linguistic Devices
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An old-fashioned term or word
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Archaism
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Linguistic Device
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A reference to something outside of the text. Normally cultural.
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Allusion
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Linguistic Device
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An adjective showing the highest quality or degree
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Superlative
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Linguistic Device
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Type of sentence which gives an order or command
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Imperative
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Linguistic Device
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A veiled order or command
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Mitigated Directive
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Linguistic Device
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Type of sentence which makes a statement of fact or opinion
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Declarative
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Linguistic Device
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Type of sentence which asks a question
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Interrogative
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Linguistic Device
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Deliberate inclusion of strange or inexplicable things. Often used in satire
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Absurdity / Absurd
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Linguistic Device
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Type of imagery to do with sight
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Visual Imagery / Visual
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Linguistic Device
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Type of imagery to do with smell
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Olfactory Imagery / Olfactory
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Linguistic Device
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Type of imagery to do with sound
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Auditory Imagery / Auditory
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Linguistic Device
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Type of imagery to do with touch
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Tactile Imagery / Tactile
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Linguistic Device
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Type of imagery to do with taste
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Gustatory Imagery / Gustatory
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Structural Devices
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A term meaning 'word order.'
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Syntax
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Structural Devices
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Repetition of the same word or phrase at the start of a sentence
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Anaphora
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Structural Devices
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When a text's conclusion returns to an idea introduced at the beginning
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Cyclical Structure
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Structural Devices
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Use of long sentences with multiple subordinate clauses.
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Hypotaxis
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Structural Devices
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Use of short, simple, journalistic sentences.
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Parataxis.
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Structural Devices
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A rhetorical term for a series of three parallel words, phrases, or clauses.
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Tricolon / Triple / Rule of Thirds / Rule of Three / Triad
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Structural Devices
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Arranged in the order of time
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Chronological
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Structural Devices
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The most intense point in the development of the
narrative
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Climax
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Structural Devices
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a number of connected items written one after the
other to emphasize a particular quality
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List / Listing
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Structural Devices
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An advance hint of what is to come later
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Foreshadow / Foreshadowing
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Rhetorical Appeals
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The use of logical or numerable data to show your reliability as a speaker
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Logos
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Rhetorical Appeals
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The use of qualification, experience or credibility to show your reliability as a speaker
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Ethos
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Rhetorical Appeals
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The use of emotive effects to show your reliability as a speaker
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Pathos
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Rhetorical Appeals
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References to 'studies' or people with
authority who endorse the ad's ideas, in an effort to sell a product.
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Authority / Appeal to Authority
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Visual Text Terms
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Geometric items which appear in a piece
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Shapes / Shape
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Visual Text Terms
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The type of look a person/animal in an image gives to the audience
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Gaze
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Visual Text Terms
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The use of light in a visual text
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Lighting
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Visual Text Terms
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Lines which appear in a visual text. They can break up a text or lend it cohesion.
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Vectors / Vector
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Visual Text Terms
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The perspective the audience views the content from
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Angle
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Terms for Comics
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Another word for 'box' or 'frame'
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Panel
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Terms for Comics
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The space between the above
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Gutter
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Terms for Comics
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When unrealistic pictorial elements appear from the bodies of characters in comics
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Emanata
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Terms for Comics
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When symbols are used in the place of letters. Usually to represent a character swearing
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Grawlix
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Terms for Comics
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Small squiggly lines which show movement
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Agitron
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Terms for Comics
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Wavy lines which show heat or light
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Indotherm
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Terms for Comics
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A form of direct narration, where the
reader reads what characters say, word for word
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Speech Bubble
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Terms for Comics
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A form of direct narration, where the
reader reads what characters think, word for word
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Thought Bubble
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Terms for Comics
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McCloud's term for how audiences compensate for missing information between panels
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Closure
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Text Type
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Solicits sales for products
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Advertisement
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Text Type
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Solicits donations from members of the public
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Appeal / Charity Appeal
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Text Type
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A piece delivered to a live audience and requires skills of rhetoric and oration
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Speech
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Text Type
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An opinion piece where the writer isn't named. The piece represents the views of the publication
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Editorial
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Text Type
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A writer presents their singular view / experience on a topic in a personal style
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Essay / Personal Essay
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Text Type
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Online piece written from the perspective of an individual looking to share, inform or persuade
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Blog
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Text Type
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An informative text which uses many visual features to educate the reader in a linear fashion
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Infographic
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