Imaginative, Discursive, and Persuasive Writing (HSC SSCE English Standard): Flashcards
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Purpose of imaginative writing
Purpose of imaginative writing
Evoke emotions & create immersive experiences
Purpose of discursive writing
Purpose of discursive writing
Explore complex ideas from multiple angles
Purpose of persuasive writing
Purpose of persuasive writing
Convince readers & challenge their thinking
Golden rule of imaginative writing
Golden rule of imaginative writing
Show, don't tell
Pathetic fallacy
Pathetic fallacy
Weather/nature mirrors emotional states or themes
Motif in writing
Motif in writing
Recurring element that develops meaning throughout piece
3 classical appeals (persuasive)
3 classical appeals (persuasive)
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Anaphora technique
Anaphora technique
Repetition of words at start of successive clauses
Tricolon technique
Tricolon technique
Groups of three create memorable, powerful statements
Tone of discursive writing
Tone of discursive writing
Conversational yet intelligent