Language devices Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Pathetic Fallacy

A

When the weather or atmosphere describes the mood.

If it is really sunny people are typically really happy.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Personification

A

When a non-human is given human qualities.

The pen was sitting on the table.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Simile

A

When you compare two things using like or as.

He was as strong as an ox.
She was like a gazelle.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Metaphor

A

When you compare two things using is or are.

She is a monster.
You are a monster.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Extended Metaphor

A

When you pick a metaphor, and basically turn it into a long metaphor and explain it.

Life is a roller-coaster you can never prepare for the ups and downs that it will bring.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Oxymoron

A

When you have two opposite words side by side.

The small giant.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Juxtaposition

A

When you have two opposite ideas, basically you take an oxymoron and explain it. When you pick a oxymoron, and basically turn it into a long oxymoron and explain it.

The small giant was tiptoeing trying to reach the top however his small arms and puny fingers could not reach.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Symbolism

A

When objects are linked and present meaning.

If I wore a face mask you would all think covid.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Semantic Field

A

When words across an extract can be linked to one idea.

A ring, gloves, and referee these word link to the idea/ field of boxing.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Irony

A

When events in the text it self even surprises the characters.

When Scrooge changes in a Christmas Carol because you never would have expect Scrooge to change.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Rhetorical Question

A

A question that does not require an answer.

How would you feel if you had to wear a face mask all day.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Hyperbole

A

When you over exaggerate.

I’m so angry I’m going to kill him.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Assonance

A

The repetition of the vowel sound.

Light the fire.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Alliteration

A

When words in row begin with the same letter.

The big blue ball bounced down the road.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Sibilance

A

When words in a row begin with the letter S or sound.

The snake was slowly hissing.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Euphemism

A

When you say something in an indirect manner.

You don’t have long left. (you are saying they are going to die in a nice way)

17
Q

Emotive Language

A

When the writer makes the reader feel a particular emotion.

The man ran as fast as he could but he couldn’t get away. (excitement)

18
Q

Onomatopoeia

A

When a word describes a sound.

Crack!

19
Q

Rule of Three

A

When three words phrases in a row to describe something.

The table is black with four legs and is quite hard.

20
Q

Facts/ Stats

A

When the writer uses fact to support what they are saying.

I spoke to 70% of students that said that math was there favorite subject.

21
Q

Plosives

A

The repetition of a harsh sound made most of the time by, per sound in p, du sound in d, tu sound in t.

22
Q

Zoomorphism

A

When you give people animal features.

John barked at me.

23
Q

Opinion

A

To express strong stand in writing.

Bullying is wrong and people who allow it to happen are just as bad.

24
Q

Repetition

A

When the writer repeats a word or phrase for effect.

The man him in the chest in the chest then ran away.

25
Q

Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

A

When you can’t find any of the 24 you pickup these.

Nouns are naming words, Verbs are doing words, Adverbs are describing words, Adjectives are words that describe the verbs.