Abstract
In both Dutch and English, a wide range of stylistic devices are available for creating special effects. Figures of speech such as alliteration, simile, litotes, and pun are often employed by the experienced writer to make a text more appealing, and may serve indirectly to enhance the persuasive force of an argument. There is without doubt much to say for an elegantly composed text where considerable thought has been given to expressive detail. This persuasive force can also be enhanced in a more direct manner by the shrewd marshalling of the lexical and structural options which the writer has at his disposal. The aim of this chapter is to discuss a number of techniques which can help you to get a point across to your reader in a direct and vigorous fashion.
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Hannay, M., Mackenzie, J.L., Wekker, H. (1996). Forceful argumentation. In: Wekker, H. (eds) Effective writing in English. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-4916-9_14
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