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27 Cards in this Set
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Adjectives/adverbs |
Adds detail to noun /verb. Sets tone /gives indication of how it should be understood. |
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Alliteration |
Repeating the same letter or sound. |
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Repetition |
Repeating a word or idea |
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Anthropomorphism |
Giving non-human objects human characteristics or actions. |
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Asyndetic list |
A list without any connectives to link and flow ideas into one another. Speeds up. |
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Circumlocution |
Speaking around- using words or descriptions to sum up a concept or idea, rather than saying it directly. |
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Comparative (intensifier) |
An adjective which shows scale with another noun- add '~er' our or place 'more' in front of the adjective. |
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Hyperbole |
Exaggeration for effect. |
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Juxtaposition |
Placing an image or idea next to a contrasting image or idea to sharpen emotional impact. |
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Lexical field |
A group or area that words can be gathered into- can I make the reader think of something more, or link ideas together. |
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Long, complex sentences |
Often used to give a detailed description, set a tone and slow the pace down. |
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Metaphor |
Describing something by saying it is something else- relatable imagery. |
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Nouns |
Things, places or ideas/ emotions (abstract) . |
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Pathetic fallacy |
Giving Nature (often weather) human characteristics- relatable imagery. |
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Personal pronouns |
Creates a personal tone (can be unreliable!) |
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Personification |
Giving a non-human object or idea human characteristics- relatable imagery. |
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Pre modifier |
An adjective placed in front of a noun; focuses the reader on the tone. |
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Rhetorical questions |
Questions that do not require an answer, either because one will be given, or because the intention is for the reader to reflect deeply. |
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Second person pronouns |
'You'-creates a personal connection with the reader. |
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Short sentences |
Used to create impact, focused the reader or sum up the situation. |
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Sibilance |
Repetition of an 's' sound in multiple words in a sentence or phrase. |
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Simile |
Describing something by saying it is like something else, or shares certain elements of something else - relatable imagery. |
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Superlatives |
The highest order of a word- cannot be bigger. Either add- est to an adjective or 'most' before. |
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Syndetic list |
A list connected by a connective (usually and)to create a breathlessness or sense of overwhelming; slows down. |
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Third person pronouns |
Create an authoritative / informative tone. |
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Triadic structure / triplets |
Use of three, either in the same semantic field, or repeating a word 3 times to generate an overwhelming effect. |
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Zoomorphism |
Giving non-animal objects animal characteristics. |
