English School Certificate Language Techniques

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Alliteration

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A series of words in a row which begin with the same letter/sound.

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Colloquialism

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Informal language e.g "how's it goin'?"

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Paradox

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A statement that seems contradictory but could be possible.

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Rhyme

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Words or phrases that end with the same sound.

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Rhetorical Question

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A question which is not intended to be answered.

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Assonance

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Rhyming vowel sounds in successive words.

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Contrast

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Strong difference in elements when compared to something else.

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Euphemism

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A less offensive way of saying something that is offensive.

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Metaphor

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A direct comparison between objects by naming one object as the other.

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Analogy

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Drawing a comparison between two things, sometimes seemingly unrelated.

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Cliche

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An overused expression.

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Parody

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To satirically or humorously mimic an idea.

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Symbolism

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Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

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Hyperbole

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Extreme exaggeration or overstatement

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Jargon

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Characteristic language of a particular group.

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Pun

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Humourous usse of play-on words.

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Tautology

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Useless repetition.

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Argument

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A fact or assertion offered as evidencen that something is true.

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Sarcasm

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Witty language used to convey insults or scorn.

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Repetition

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Something that repeats, an idea or phrase.

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Oxymoron

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Succeeding contradictory terms.

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Personification

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Using human adjectives to describe inhuman subjects.

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Dialogue

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Conversation between two people.

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Comparison

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Relation of two subjects based on similarities or differences.

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Juxtaposition

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Placing things side by side.

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Factual language

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Writing using true statements.

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Objective voice

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An unbiased voice when referring to a subject.

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Formal voice

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Use of formal language and grammar, no used colloquialism.

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Personal voice

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Bias towards the particular author of the voice, or their own views/beliefs.

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Biased language

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Language which supports one idea over another.

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Emotive language

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Language which is charged with emotion.

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Homophone

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Words said the same but with different meanings- "bear and bare".

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Statement

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A message that is stated or declared.

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Imperative

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A duty that is essential or urgent.

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Explanation

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Describing elements of a subject to make it understandable.

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Verb

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Action word- "run, jump"

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Noun

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A word used to refer to a person, object.

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Adjective

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Words used to describe nouns.

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Adverb

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A word that describes something other than a noun.

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Exposition

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An explanation of a particular subject or idea.

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Emphasise

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To stress particular words or phrases with tone or body language.

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Light-hearted

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Happy or content tone.

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1st, 2nd or 3rd person

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1st person- "I, Me"
2nd person- "You"
3rd person- "They, he"

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Irony

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A phrase which has an unintentional connection with the truth.

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Persuasive language

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Language used to change someone's intentions or ideas.

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Instructive language

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Language used to direct or assist someone.