English Effects Flashcards
What effect does repetition create in a text?
Emphasizes an idea, reinforces a point, or creates a rhythmic effect.
Example:
“Echoing memories, echoing the sound of her heart breaking.”
How does informal language (elision) impact the tone of dialogue?
It creates a sense of informality, makes the dialogue engaging, personal and relatable.
What is the effect of witholding information?
It builds suspense and tension, keeping the reader curious and engaged.
When are italics used in writing, and what effect do they have?
Italics emphasize important words, convey emotions like regret or contempt
How does bold text affect the reader’s focus?
Bold text draws attention to important information or emphasizes key points.
How do writers create sunspense and tension and what is the effect on the reader
How to Spot: Short, sharp sentences, cliffhangers, withholding information, or mysterious, strange events.
Effect: Keeps the reader on edge, eager to know what will happen next.
How do writers create vivid images or describe things
How to Spot: Descriptive language, strong adjectives, metaphors, and similes.
Effect: Helps the reader visualize a scene clearly and feel more immersed in the story.
How do writers establish a mood or atmosphere
How to Spot: Adjectives that evoke specific feelings, such as gloomy, eerie, or joyful descriptions
Literary Devices like similes, antonyms, personification, imagery etc
Specific verbs and adverbs
Effect: Sets the emotional tone of a scene, influencing how the reader feels (e.g., scared, peaceful, tense).
How do writers persuade or convince readers.
What are some features of persuasive writing
How to Spot: Use of rhetorical questions, emotive language, statistics, or expert opinions.
Effect: Encourages the reader to agree with a viewpoint or consider a new perspective.
Lacks: Neutrality ; shows bias
How do writers narrate
What are some features of narrative writing
How to Spot: A clear plot, characters, dialogue, and events arranged in a sequence. It often includes a conflict and resolution.
Effect: Tells a story, engaging readers emotionally and taking them through a journey.
Lacks: Detailed imagery found in descriptive writing
How do writers inform readers.
What are some features of informative writing
Clear, straightforward facts, statistics, definitions, or explanations without any bias.
Effect: Provides readers with factual information, helping them understand a topic or process.
Lacks: Persuasive elements; no opinion, no bias
How do writers use descriptive language.
What are some features of descriptive writing
How to Spot: Vivid imagery, sensory details, and strong adjectives to create a clear picture.
Effect: Helps the reader visualize the subject, scene, or object, making the writing more immersive and relatable.
Lacks: Structured plot and character development present in narrative writing
What are some features of expository writing and what is the effect
How to Spot: Clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. It explains or analyzes a topic logically, often with facts and evidence.
Effect: Breaks down complex information, guiding the reader to understand a specific idea or process.
What are some features of argumentative writing and what is the effect
How to Spot: Use of logical arguments, evidence, rebuttals, and a strong thesis. It presents both sides but leans towards one conclusion.
Effect: Convincing the reader to accept a certain viewpoint or conclusion after considering all the arguments.
Lacks: Emotional appeal; relies on logic.
What are some features of instructional writing and what is the effect
How to Spot: Step-by-step guidelines, clear commands in a chronolgical order.
Effect: Helps the reader understand how to perform a tasks
Lacks: Engaging narrative elements and character development found in narrative writing.
