English Language Knowledge Organiser Flashcards
What is a noun?
A word that refers to a person, place or thing.
What is a verb?
A word used to describe an action, state or occurrence.
What is an adverb?
A word or phrase that modifies the meaning of an adjective or verb, expressing manner, space, time or degree.
What is onomatopoeia?
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
What is an extended metaphor?
Refers to a comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph, or lines in a poem.
What is personification?
The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
What is symbolism?
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
What is a hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is an imperative sentence?
They are used to issue a command or instruction, make a request or offer advice.
What is a pronoun?
A word that takes the place of a noun, for example, he.
