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Lexical choices

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An idea or image which is suggested by a word, which is not its dictionary meaning

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semantic field

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An idea or image which is suggested by a word, which is not its dictionary meaning

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connotation

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An idea or image which is suggested by a word, which is not its dictionary meaning

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denotation

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the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests:

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simile

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A comparison made using ‘like’ or ‘as’

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metaphor

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Comparing something to something else

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imagery

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visual symbolism, or figurative language that evokes a mental image or other kinds of sense impressions

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symbolism

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the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

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personification

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A type of imagery in which non-human objects, animals or ideas are given human characteristics.

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zoomorphism

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a literary technique that assigns animal characteristics to non-animal objects, humans, and events

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alliteration

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The repetition of the same sounds (mainly consonants) usually at the beginning of words.

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sibilance

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The repeated use of the ‘s’ sound in the beginning, middle or end of nearby words

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assonance

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The repetition of vowel sounds in a series of two or more words.

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onomatopoeia

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When a word sounds like the word it is describing. For example, ‘buzz’ or ‘hiss’.

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repetition

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Words, phrases or ideas are repeated for effect.

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rule of three

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writing principle which suggests that a trio of things such as events or characters is more humorous, satisfying, or effective than other numbers

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motif

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Any repeated idea, theme or image that has a symbolic significance in the text.

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polysyndeton

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co-ordinating conjunctions being used several times in close succession in a list- (i.e We ate roast beef and squash and biscuits)