Level 1:

These are the words you absolutely must know (the bare essentials) They are foundational, and
you can get away with just using these if you use them well!

Adjectives

Attack

Audience

Contention

Context

Colourful language

Emotional appeal

Evidence

Form

Generalisation

Humour

Issue

Logic

Repetition

Rhetorical question(s)

Sarcasm

Tone

Vocabulary choice

Level 2:

These are words that are a bit more advanced and require some thinking and practice to properly
use and understand. These will impress any English teacher or marker!

Alliteration / assonance

Bias

Cliche

Euphemism

Figurative language

Formal language

Hyperbole
Inclusive / exclusive language

Omission

Vested interest

Level 3:

This is vocabulary that is conceptually difficult to grasp. These terms require a high level of
abstract and critical thinking to understand. These will absolutely set you apart from the rest!

Active / passive voice

Allusion

Connotation

Irony

Jargon

Satire

Sensationalism

Subtext