Table of Stylistic Devices - Posters Only
Table of Stylistic Devices - Posters Only
Name of stylistic Example of the stylistic device What effect does this stylistic device
device have on the audience?
High key This is distinguished by brightness,
lighting openness and a lack of shadow. It is often
used to make characters or situations NOT
threatening. It can help create a peaceful
and happy mood.
Low key Low key lighting emphasises shadow. The
lighting effect is usually dark, evil, mysterious,
scary or it creates suspense.
rule of 3/repetition They have nowhere to run; nowhere to hide; Repeating the same or similar
nowhere to escape. ideas and words to emphasise a
particular message.
rhyme Rhyme can used to emphasise a
certain message and to make it
memorable for the audience.
inclusive language Using pronouns like: you, your, our, we, us, The use of personal pronouns
their etc. includes the reader and makes
them take responsibility for the
issue.
rhetorical question This is a question which prompts
the reader to think about the
point being made.
Facts, evidence These make the information
presented more credible
and statistics (believable) and prompt the
audience to think about the
argument being presented.