Language and & Structural techniques Flashcards
What is the ‘Rule of three’,
give examples,
why would a writer use this?
Three related words which
e.g
eat, sleep, work, repeat
work, rest, and play
eat, drink, sleep
this trip will be good fun, hard challenge and yet relaxing, a perfect adventure.
gives a sence of completeness, completes a cycle
What is Alliteration?
give examples,
why would a writer use this?
Several words beginning with the same letter e.g.
wild, westerly, wind, whipped arround the weeping willows
To emphasise a particular point creating an atmoshere
What is sibilance?
give examples,
why would a writer use this?
The repetition of the ‘s’ sound: hissing,
can create a atmosphere e.g. suddenly I spotted a sinister, smoky, swirling cloud, sweeping over the other islands
or a softening: Sarah’s silly sister swallowed her sweet
can aslo use the “sh,” “th,” “f,” “z,” and “v” sounds.
Why would a writer use Repetition?
give examples,
Saying the same thing a number of different ways
To emphasise a particular point
e.g. We were doing it alone, just my brother and I
what is a rhetorical question?
give examples,
why would a writer use this?
One that does not require an answer
it was calm, was it a little too calm?
to engage the reader and get them to consider or agree with your opinion
What is a metaphor?
give examples,
why would a writer use this?
The direct comparison of two things WITHOUT using ‘like’
or ‘as’.
e.g. sleepy smooth sea
Making the writing more interesting and engaging, creating a vivid picture in the reader’s mind.
What is a Simile?
give examples,
why would a writer use this?
comparing two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’
e.g. The water was smooth like glass
Making the writing more interesting and engaging, creating a vivid picture in the reader’s mind.
what is a Personification?
give examples,
why would a writer use this?
the giving of human characteristics (of a person) to a
non-human object
e.g. tying the boats mooring line to the fingers of the main cleat . fingers extend and grip, seeming like it is actively helping you
Makes whatever it is seem like a living thing; an active participant.
Imagery
give examples,
why would a writer use this?
vivid description of a scene either see, hear, smell, touch, or tastes
e.g. the tent billowed violently
HEAR- “the trees rustled in rhythm as the wind whistled gently through the leaves.” The words “rustle” and “whistled” evoke the sense of hearing, and transports you to a scene in the middle of a forest.
SMELL - The aroma of brewed coffee whiffed through the room, causing Virgil to stop what he was doing and sniff the air.” The reader can smell the scent of coffee coming off the pages. It follows, then, that memories and emotions that are associated with this smell are stirred almost instantly.
TASTE “the familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.”
what is Hyperbole?
give examples,
why would a writer use this?
exaggeration that is not literal, often emphasises feelings, contrasting statements
e.g.
i swam back to shore in the water that was becoming as cold as ice
My bag weighs a ton
My grandfather is as old as the hills.
my cat is as heavy as an elephant.
thr writer is trying to…….
anchors
builds…begins…
contrasts…constructs…creates
develops…dramatises
exagerates…emphasises…engage…
foregrounds…
guides…
highlights…
intensifies…isolates…introduces…
juxtaposes…
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layers…
maintains…
narate..
organises…
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reinforces…
sequences…shifts…sesnse of…
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What is Juxtaposition?
contrasting two opposites
e.g. As we looked out from the warmth and safety of the village hall, we saw only a scene of destruction: our boats were broken, our shelter shredded, our radio ruined and our food had floated away.
To dramatise and emphasise the difference between two parts
