4.3.1

Direct Address

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Direct address is when you talk directly to the reader, using the pronouns ‘we’, ‘you’ or ‘us’. This is a great technique for persuading the reader, as it suggests that the reader and writer are on the same side.

__We__

We

  • We must not give up.
    • In this phrase, the pronoun ‘we’ is used to directly address the reader.
    • Direct address is used to make the reader feel like part of a team with the writer/speaker.
    • The collective pronoun ‘we’ makes it seem like the writer and the reader have a common goal.
__You__

You

  • How would you feel?
    • In this phrase, the pronoun ‘you’ is used to directly address the reader.
    • Direct address is used to make the reader feel like the writer/speaker is talking directly to them – it suggests that the advice and information the writer has is directly applicable for, and important to, the reader.
    • The collective pronoun ‘you’ makes it seem like the writer has a direct message for the reader, specifically for them.
__Us__ and __we__

Us and we

  • When that happens to us, we have to stick together.
    • In this phrase, the pronouns ‘us’ and ‘we’ are used to directly address the reader.
    • Direct address is used to make the reader feel like part of a team with the writer/speaker.
    • The collective pronouns ‘us’ and ‘we’ make it seem like the writer and the reader have a common goal.
    • The common goal is reinforced by the use of two collective pronouns.

Tips for Using Direct Address

Direct address is when you talk directly to the reader, using the pronouns ‘we’, ‘you’ or ‘us’.

Use a variety of pronouns

Use a variety of pronouns

  • Use a variety of second-person and collective pronouns (‘you’, ‘we’, ‘us’).
Use the appropriate pronoun

Use the appropriate pronoun

  • Decide whether you want to talk at your reader, or whether you want to be a team with your reader – then select the appropriate pronoun.
Choose vocabulary carefully

Choose vocabulary carefully

  • Your choice of vocabulary is vital in creating your language devices effectively.
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Key Terms

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Key Terms

1.1.1Key Terms - Nouns, Verbs & Sentences1.1.2Key Terms - Sentence and Clause Types1.1.3Key Terms - Words, Sounds & Language1.1.4Key Terms - Types of Language1.1.5Key Terms - Images, Symbols & Mood1.1.6Key Terms - Mood & Feelings1.1.7Key Terms - Other Techniques1.1.8End of Topic Test - Key Terms
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Language Devices

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Language Devices

2.1.1Metaphors2.1.2Similes2.1.3Metaphors & Similes HyperLearning2.1.4Personification2.1.5Pathetic Fallacy2.1.6Puns & Oxymorons2.1.7Hyperbole & Emotive Language2.1.8Alliteration2.1.9Sibilance2.1.10Onomatopoeia2.1.11Recap: Language Devices2.1.12End of Topic Test - Language Devices
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Writing Structure

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Writing Structure

3.1.1Narrators3.1.2Paragraphs3.1.3Tense3.1.4Present vs Past vs Future Tense3.1.5Foreshadowing3.1.6Structure3.1.7End of Topic Test - Writing Structure
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Section B: Reading & Writing

4.1

Writing Formats

4.1.1Letter4.1.2Reports & Essays4.1.3Journal/Diary Entry4.1.4Speech4.1.5Newspaper Article4.1.6Leaflet4.1.7Review4.1.8Travel Writing4.1.9End of Topic Test - Writing Formats
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Writing to...

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Acronym of Techniques - DAFORESTAR

4.3.1Direct Address4.3.2Alliteration4.3.3Facts4.3.4Opinions4.3.5Repetition4.3.6Exaggeration (Hyperbole)4.3.7Statistics4.3.8Triple (Rule of 3)4.3.9Emotive Language4.3.10Rhetorical Questions4.3.11End of Topic Test - DAFORESTER
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Section C: Writing

5.1

Writing Task

5.1.1Discursive Writing5.1.2Narrative Writing5.1.3Descriptive Writing5.1.4End of Topic Test - Writing Task

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  1. 1
    Which phrase uses direct address?Multiple choice
  2. 2
    Which phrases use direct address?True / false
  3. 3
    What pronouns can you use to form direct address?Fill in the list
  4. 4
    What word directly addresses the reader in this phrase?<br><br><b>I cannot tell you how tired I am.Multiple choice
  5. 5
    What word directly addresses the reader in this phrase?<br><br><b>If we work on the problem together, we will get it done so much faster!Multiple choice
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