ALA METALANGUAGE

Question 1

A non-literal expression of one thing as something else

Answer 1

Metaphor/Figurative Language

Question 2

The use of a concrete word (verb) to convey an idea or setting

Answer 2

Imagery

Question 3

Referring to nature or weather to reflect an internal mood/emotion

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Pathetic fallacy

Question 4

Granting human characteristics to non-living entities

Answer 4

Personification

Question 5

Placing two contrasting terms next to each other to emphasise its relevance

Answer 5

Juxtaposition

Question 6

Combining two words that contradict each other

Answer 6

Oxymoron

Question 7

Soft language for confronting terms/ideas

Answer 7

Euphemism

Question 8

Exaggerated Language

Answer 8

Hyperbole

Question 9

A seemingly contradictory or illogical statement that is true

Answer 9

Paradox

Question 10

An explanation by comparison to a different process or concept

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Analogy

Question 11

Words imbued with clear emotional weight

Answer 11

Emotive Language

Question 12

Words that leave no room for debate

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Absolute

Question 13

When the intention/expectation is contradicted by the result/outcome

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Irony

Question 14

Expressing the opposite of what one means.

Answer 14

Sarcasm

Question 15

A question that does not require an answer

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Rhetoric

Question 16

Any term that enhances or minimises the meaning of another word

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Qualifier

Question 17

A word that is the most extreme extent of something

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Superlative

Question 18

Casual or informal language that is used to “relate” more to the reader

Answer 18

Colloquial Language

Question 19

A sentence that repeats a structure

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Parallelism

Question 20

A sentence beginning with an infinitive verb that is a command

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Imperative

Question 21

Words that indicate the possibility of something [we must…. etc]

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Modal Verbs

Question 22

Sentence suggesting the possible future [IF]

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Conditional Clauses

Question 23

Any language that reflects disapproval

Answer 23

Pejorative