From d4a675635856335fa2c4d674c72c645ba2fd5b6f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Lorimer Date: Mon, 6 May 2019 11:10:33 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] [english] start language analysis notes --- english/language-analysis.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) create mode 100644 english/language-analysis.md diff --git a/english/language-analysis.md b/english/language-analysis.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4ad06cf --- /dev/null +++ b/english/language-analysis.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Language analysis + +## From examiner's report + +- Analyse **how** author sets up argument and persuades +- Visuals/written/verbal +- Time - divide for visuals and text +- Incisive, fluent intro - set context +- Knowedge may be assumed - do not relay piece + +### Techniques + +- emotion +- credibility +- logic + +## Language + +- **Denotation** - litereal meaning of a word, no emotions +- **Connotation** - involves emotions/values/images +- **Euphemisms** - used to soften harsh phrases +- **Dyphemism** - negative expressions (humiliating/disapproving) +- **Ad hominem** - personal attack -- 2.43.2