English language techniques Flashcards
Generalization
Doesn’t allow for individual difference.
Assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds eg. Slow road to no ware
Paradox
Contradiction seemingly false at first but is found latter to be a truth
Instructive
Inform/enlighten/instruct.
Oxymoron
two words placed next to each other to show contrast eg. Parting is such a sweet
sorrow.
Personification
Giving human qualities to something lifeless eg. The door squeaked.
Parody
Conscious imitation of another word.
Alliteration
Repetition of sound eg. Big Blue Bike.
Rhetorical question
A question which does not require a response for it is implied.
Symbolism
Image used to represent an idea.
Contrast,
To show difference when comparing.
Metaphor
Something is said to be something else eg. You’re a bear.
Similies
Show how something is similar eg Like/as.
Colloquial
Relating to conversation (Conversational/informal)
Emotive
creates emotion, happy, sad
Hyperbole
Deliberate exaggeration for effect. Eg. endless cry of death and pain
Denouement
Resolution of plot
Adjectives
Describing word usually connected to a noun, add emphasis.
Bias
One sidedness in presentation of view/opinion. Can subjectivly influence the reader by intentionly only presenting one side of the argument.
Cliche
Worn-out, over used expressions. Are farmiliar to the reader therefore can offer a shortcut to the meaning.
Colourful words and discriptive language
Words that are hightened, vivid, full of interest. Produce a picture and or an emotion which engages the reader by grabing their attention.
Irony
Implied or intended meaning is different, often the opposite from the literal meaning. A powerful deviced that can be effective in humiliating the opponent, makes the point obviously
Sensationalise
To exagerate abd over-dramatise an issue or point so that it assumes great importance in the publics mind, often evidence in headlines. Grabs the readers attention can invoke a sense of outrage or provke an extreme response.
Pun
A play on words to suggest a different meaning. Positions the reader to enjoy a hoke and grabs their attention.
