High Level Language Techniques

Question 1

What is hyperbole?

Answer 1

An over exaggeration.

For example:
I had a million thoughts running through my mind.
You could have knocked him over with a feather

Question 2

What is irony?

Answer 2

The humorous or sarcastic use of words, implying the opposite of what is expected.

For example:
A man who is a traffic cop gets his license suspended for unpaid parking tickets.

Question 3

What is pathos?

Answer 3

Language that evokes feelings of pity or sympathy.

For example:
Emotional anecdotes used to persuade somebody to feel a certain way, or do something (e.g. animal cruelty adverts).

Question 4

What is symbolism?

Answer 4

Objects, colours, words, sounds, etc. that imply an idea or theme.

For example:
The word ‘hung’ implies death, creating a negative tone.

Question 5

What is an oxymoron?

Answer 5

When contradictory or opposite ideas appear together.

For example:
The silence was deafening.
She was clearly confused.

Question 6

What is juxtaposition?

Answer 6

Two ideas/words being placed together with contrasting effects.

For example:
I was laughing and crying at the same time.

Question 7

What is satire?

Answer 7

Sarcastic or political humour.