ALevel English LangLit Terminology Flashcards
What is spatial deixis
Specification of a location i.e. Stafford
What is temporal deixis
Specification of a time i.e. Afternoons
What is Definite article
Use of the word “The” to establish a prior confection or understanding
What letters are repeated in lateral alliteration
The only repeated letter in lateral alliteration is “L”
What letters are repeated in plosive alliteration
P,B and T are all repeated in plosive alliteration
In sibilant alliteration what letters are repeated
In sibilant alliteration “S” , “soft c” and “Z” are repeated
In Dental Alliteration what letters are repeated
In Dental Alliteration “D” and “T” are repeated
In Aspirant Alliteration what letters are repeated
In Aspirant Alliteration “H”, “A” and “R” are repeated
In Guttural Alliteration what letters are repeated
In Aspirant Alliteration “G” and “hard C” are repeated
Define Anaphora
Anaphora is the reptation of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
What is an abstract noun
A naming word for an idea, concept, state of being or belief
What is a common noun
A naming word for a tangible thing such as a mug of tea
What is a concrete noun
A naming word for describing a physical entity that can be perceived
Define Compound words
A word created by utilizing two existing words for example boneheaded
Define Enjambment
A line in poetry which does not have end punctuation, or a pause, but which continues uninterrupted into the next line
