NOT ALL FEATURES ARE OBVIOUS WHAT OTHER FEATURES

NOT ALL FEATURES ARE OBVIOUS WHAT OTHER FEATURES YOU CAN USE AND WHAT THEY MEAN?

IN THIS SESSION YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: Understand what other features a writer could use. Understanding what they mean Demonstrate an understanding of these hidden features

WHAT IS IT? A simile describes something by comparing it to something else, using like or as: SIMILE The snake moved like a ripple on a pond. It was as slippery as an eel. Jess is as graceful as a gazelle.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? A metaphor is a word or a phrase used to describe something as if it were something else: For example, "A wave of terror washed over him. " METAPHOR The terror isn't actually a wave, but a wave is a good way of describing the feeling. "Jess is dynamite. " She's not made of dynamite, but it's a way to explain how exciting she is.

RHETORICAL QUESTION WHAT DOES IT MEAN? a question which implies its own answer. Who doesn’t want success?

What does it mean? EMOTIVE LANGUAGE vocabulary to make the audience/reader feel a particular emotion. This could be a negative feeling or a positive feeling There are thousands of animals at the mercy of our selfishness and disregard for kindness.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? INFORMAL LANGUAGE Writing is informal when it has features similar to a conversation with a friend. Used in an appropriate context, an informal tone can help make your writing seem more friendly and natural. EXAMPLE you DON'T HAVE TO PUT UP WITH (accept) bullying. WE'LL STICK (stay) TOGETHER and make it stop.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Alliteration is when words start with the same sound: For example, Sammy the slippery snake came sliding. ALLITERATION Alliteration is used in both written and spoken English. You can find examples in poetry, advertising and events commentary. It is often used in newspaper headlines to grab the reader's attention.

The rule of three is based on the technique that people tend to remember three things. So by repeating something three times or using the alliteration with three words, a quite ordinary speech becomes quite emotive. RULE OF THREE “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” – the American Declaration of Independence “Government of the people, by the people, for the people” – the Gettysburg Address “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics” – Benjamin Disraeli “This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning” – Sir Winston Churchill

USING GOOGLE, YOU ARE TO FIND EXAMPLES OF THE FEATURES EXPLORED IN THIS PRESENTATION. TASK A SIMILE - METAPHOR – RHETORICAL QUESTION – EMOTIVE LANGUAGE – INFORMAL LANGUAGE – ALLITERATION – RULE OF THREE

Task B Individual call out to features and we will write it on the board. Using these techniques write your own example

We would like you to write a 250 word speech about something you are passionate about. TASK B You need to use as many of the features we have covered today. You can use: SIMILE - METAPHOR – RHETORICAL QUESTION – EMOTIVE LANGUAGE – INFORMAL LANGUAGE – ALLITERATION – RULE OF THREE