English Lanuage Techniques And Their Effects Flashcards
How does a range of punctuation engage a reader?
They create tension
How does repetition engage a reader?
It shows the writer’s enjoyment/can be used to build tension
How does metaphor engage a reader?
It allows the reader to picture what you are talking about, usually by comparison
How does a list engage a reader?
It is attention grabbing, particularly when talking about dramatic events or people
How does an idiom engage a reader? Give an example of an idiom.
“Has left it’s mark”
“Cat got your tongue”
“Hit the nail on the head”
“Once in a blue moon” etc
They can make writing seem down to earth while aiding explainations
In what way does alliteration engage a reader?
It adds emphasis for dramatic effect
How does direct address engage a reader?
They can allow the reader to share the emotions of the writer
In what way does emphatic declaration engage a reader?
How might this be seen?
They highlight the writer’s enthusiasm, which grabs attention
Commonly seen through an exclamatory statement
How does synopsis excite a reader?
They highlight the point of a text
How does reference excite a reader?
If talking about a writer’s previous work, it can impress a reader with the quality of their previous work
How can a short sentence excite a reader?
It creates dramatic impact, tension and can add mystery, often used with a range of punctuation
E.g. “She can say only one word: Lucy.”
How can questions excite a reader?
They can create a sense of mystery and intrigue
Or
Can pose a moral dilemma
How does dramatic switch excite a reader? Give an example of it’s use.
It can add contrast and add an emotional edge to a piece
E.g. “Only one thing’s for sure.”
How can hyperbole excite a reader?
They can emphasise the point the writer is making,
whether it be that something is good (masterpiece, heavenly etc)
or
bad (devil spawn, hell raging etc)
How can a cliffhanger engage a reader? Give an example.
They can add tension and suspense, particularly with use of an ellipsis
E.g. “what was once lost… washed up again on the shore…”
