A writer calls a disaster 'a heartbreaking catastrophe that shattered countless families'. What kind of language is this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Emotive language
- Step 1: The words 'heartbreaking', 'catastrophe' and 'shattered' stir emotions.
- Step 2: This is emotive language, chosen to make the reader feel sympathy.
Answer
Emotive language.
Why not the others: Technical language: No specialist terms are used. Formal legal language: There is no legal wording. Neutral reporting: The words are chosen to provoke feeling.
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