Language Flashcards
Noun
A person , place, thing, idea
Verb
An action or state
Modal Verb
Express necessity or possibility like should, can, could, might, will
Imperative
Gives an order or command
Adverb
Modifies a verb , adjective, adverb or phrase
Adjective
Describes a noun
Superlative
An adjective showing the highest quality of degree
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
Alliteration
The same letter or sound at the start of adjacent words
Metaphor
Direct comparison of two things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’
Simile
Comparing two thing using ‘like’ or ‘as’
Personification
the giving of human characteristics to a non-human object
Semantic field
The use of a group of words that all link to the same topic
Hyperbole
Exaggeration that should not be taken literally
Imagery
Vivid description of a particular scene