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34 Cards in this Set
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Alliteration
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a group of words that start with the same letter or sound. e.g. sea shore
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Colloquialism
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informal language
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Paradox
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a statement that contradicts itself
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Rhyme
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lines or words that end in the same sound
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Rhetorical Question
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a question that is not meant to be answered but only thoug about
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Assonance
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repetitions of common sounds or syllables in successive words
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Contrast
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comparing or juxtaposing two ideas or objects
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Euphemism
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replacing an offensive expression with a less offensive ones
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Metaphor
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saying the something 'is' something else
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Analogy
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drawing a comparison to show similar characteristics or to highlight flaws
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Cliche
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a saying expression that is commonly used
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Parody
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to make fun of
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Symbolism
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used an object to symbolise something
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Hyperbole
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an exaggeration
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Jargon
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slang
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Pun
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a play on words
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Tautology
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a statment that is true
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Argument
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arguing within a document or between two people
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Sarcasm
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saying something and not meaning it, often to make fun at or scorn
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Repetition
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the repetition of words or sounds for effect
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Oxymoron
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joining contradictory terms, e.g. deafening silence
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Personification
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saying that something has human qualities
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Dialogue
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lines spoken or a conversation between two people
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Comparison
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comparing two objects or ideas
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Juxtaposition
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position things close together in order to compare them
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Objective Language
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is writing from a factual point of view without any bias
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Reflective Language
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writing using a reflective tone, looking back on past experience or events
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Conversational Language
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wiriting as if you are having a conversation with the reader
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Serious Language
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writing using a serious tone, without any humour, using serious words and imagery
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Subjective Language
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writing from your point of view, often contains bias
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Interpretive Language
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writing as if you are trying to interpret something or answer a question
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Personal Language (style)
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writing from personal experience using colloquial language
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Historical Language (style)
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writing using or analysing historical events
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Analytical Language (style)
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writing to analyse something or answer a question
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