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   1# Language analysis
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   3## From examiner's report
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   5- Analyse **how** author sets up argument and persuades
   6- Visuals/written/verbal
   7- Time - divide for visuals and text
   8- Incisive, fluent intro - set context
   9- Knowedge may be assumed - do not relay piece
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  11### Techniques
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  13- emotion
  14- credibility
  15- logic
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  17## Language
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  19- **Denotation** - litereal meaning of a word, no emotions
  20- **Connotation** - involves emotions/values/images
  21- **Euphemisms** - used to soften harsh phrases
  22- **Dyphemism** - negative expressions (humiliating/disapproving)
  23- **Ad hominem** - personal attack