English Devices Flashcards
Repetition
The recurrence of a key word in a piece of Wrighting
Adjective
Words to describe
Simile
Where you compare one thing to another using like or as
Alliteration
When you have a phrase with the same start letter in each word
Personification
When you give anamilstic characteristics to something that isn’t alive
Rule of 3
Using 3 powerful words in a row
Complexed sentences
Sentences which have in a clause or subordinate clause in it
Minor sentences
Short containing minimum words sentences
Stative verb
A physical state like thoughts emotion s relationships scences measurements
Direct address
When the reader feels like there been spoken too
Dialogue
A conversation between two or more people
Hyperbole
Action verbs
Dynamic verb
Action verbs walking talking believe
Imagery
Visually descriptive or figurative language
Hyperbole
Language is exaggerated for effect