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1
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list

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emphasises the number, amount, range, size or scale of something.

2
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Parenthesis

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used to provide additional information.

3
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Colon

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used to introduce a list, a quotation, an example, an explanation relating to what has been said immediately prior to this.

4
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semi-colon

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introduce an idea

separate parts of a list or to create a balance/contrast within a sentence.

5
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inverted commas

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used to cast doubt.
suggest the writer’s scepticism.
the writer does not necessarily believe/agree with something.

6
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rhetorical question

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-suggest that the writer is challenging/ questioning/ disagrees strongly with a particular view or idea
-to suggest confusion/disbelief
-to suggest the complexity of an issue
Effect: provoke agreement/disagreement/humour/shame

7
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short sentence

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highlight the importance/strength of a point in a blunt way.
To assert that their view is a matter of fact, beyond dispute etc.
dramatic impact/draw attention to one thing

8
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climax/anti-climax

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The writer has been building up to their main point, idea or conclusion which is included in a short sentence at the end

9
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inversion

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Where the word order of a sentence has been ‘flipped’ to place emphasis on a particular idea.

10
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repetition/parallel phrasing

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used to: reinforce, intensify, draw attention, emphasise, exaggerate

11
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elipsis

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shows that something is unfinished, the list goes on etc.

12
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dash

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introduces an idea or produces a pause

13
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exclamation mark

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adds intensity, drama, volume

14
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antithesis

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opposites balanced together in a sentence to create a contrast