Verbal techniques

"Silly Sally swiftly sawed six slender sticks."

Alliteration: The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a sequence of nearby words.

"He was a real Romeo with the ladies, always turning heads."

Allusion: An indirect or passing reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

"Go slow over the road to see the old oak."

Assonance: The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds within close proximity.

"His hands were as cold as ice after working outside."

Simile: A figure of speech that compares two distinct things using "like" or "as".

"The classroom was a zoo during the afternoon activity."

Metaphor: A direct comparison describing one thing as another to highlight a shared quality without using "like" or "as".

"The patient suffered from acute myocardial infarction and requires an immediate ECG."

Jargon: Specialized or technical terminology used by a specific group or profession that may be difficult for outsiders to understand.

"That new movie was totally fire, no cap!"

Slang: Informal, casual words or phrases commonly used in spoken language within specific social groups.

"The tragic, heart-wrenching loss left the community completely devastated."

Emotive Words: Words intentionally chosen to evoke a strong positive or negative emotional response from the audience.

"\"Vaccines remain our most effective tool against infectious diseases,\" stated Dr. Smith."

Dialogue / Expert Quotation: Spoken words or statements from credible authorities included to add authenticity and support an argument.

"Over $85\%$ of participants reported a significant improvement in focus after three weeks."

Statistics: Numerical data or facts presented to provide evidence and bolster the credibility of a claim.

"Just Do It."

Slogan: A catchy, memorable phrase used in advertising or campaigning to reinforce a brand or cause.

"We must stand together and protect our planet for future generations."

Personal Pronouns: Words like "we", "us", or "you" used to create a sense of connection, shared responsibility, or direct address.

"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields."

Repetition: The intentional re-use of words, phrases, or sentence structures to emphasize a point or create rhythm.

"Do you really want to live in a world where freedom no longer exists?"

Rhetorical Question: A question asked to make a point or provoke thought rather than to receive an answer.

"Act now before it is too late!"

Imperative Statement: A command or direct instruction urging the listener or reader to take immediate action.