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Language is called 'emotive' when it causes people to feel emotional.

Replace the bold words below with more emotive words:

1. A Man hit by robbers. 2. A hundred slaves were killed by soldiers. 3. An Argument closes school. 4. Bus seats cut by teenagers. 5. Football fans run onto pitch. 6. Money shortage creates problems for banks. 7. Player hits referee.

The terrible turtle totally turned over.Alliteration

The sweet beat a neat retreatAssonance

Is it your goal in life to become unhealthy?Rhetorical question

I think aliens are real!Opinions

Connectives

Time connectives: Firstly.Finally. In conclusion.

Linking connectives: because. consequently.

Can you think of some more?Conditionals & Imperatives

You should. you must. It is important to. If. Can you think of some more?

Why is it wrong?

Racism is a crime against humanity. Racists do not see people; they see colour and they act accordingly. To be racist devalues a fellow human and I firmly believe we should do our best to eradicate this social evil.Firstly, racism destroys lives. Look at the slave trade. How many lives were ruined by the racist attitude of the Victorians? Consequently,