Language Devices Flashcards
What is Pathetic Fallacy?
When the weather/atmosphere describes the mood.
What is personification?
Non-human given human features.
What is a Simile?
Comparing 2 things using “like” or “as”.
What is a metaphor
Comparing 2 things that are not related.
What is an extended metaphor
When you elaborate on a metaphor.
What is an oxymoron?
When 2 opposite words are side by side.
What is juxtaposition?
When you explain an oxymoron.
What is symbolism?
When objects create meaning. E.g. dagger = death.
What is a semantic field?
When words across the extract link to an idea. E.g. “Rifle, ships, sea = pirates.
What Is Irony?
When the opposite of what you expect happens. Often, in a suprising or funny way. E.g. “A police station robbed.”
What is euphemism?
A polite way to say something unpleasant. E.g. “passed away” instead of “dead.”
What is emotive language?
Using words to create strong feelings for the reader. E.g. “Heartbreaking loss,” instead of just “loss.”
What is a rhetorical question?
A rhetorical question is a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer. Example: “Who doesn’t love a good story?”
What is a hyperbole?
Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
What is assonance?
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words to create rhythm or mood. Example: “The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.”
What is a vowel?
A vowel is a speech sound made without blocking the breath, usually represented by the letters a, e, i, o, and u in English.
What is alliteration?
Alliteration is the repetition of the same starting sound in nearby words. Example: “She sells seashells by the seashore.”
What is a sibilance?
Sibilance is the repetition of “s” or “sh” sounds to create a hissing effect. Example: “The snake slithered silently through the grass.”
What is onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound. Example: “buzz” for a bee’s sound.
What is the rule of three?
The rule of three is a writing technique that uses three related ideas or words for emphasis or impact. Example: “Stop, look, and listen.”
What is facts/stats?
Facts and statistics are pieces of information or data used to support an argument or point. Example: “One in four people owns a smartphone.”
What is plosives?
Plosives are sounds created by blocking and suddenly releasing airflow, often with “p,” “b,” “t,” or “d” sounds. Example: “Big, booming thunder.”
What is zoomorphism?
Zoomorphism is giving animal traits to humans, objects, or non-animals. Example: “He snarled and pounced on his rival.”
What is an opinion?
An opinion is a personal view or belief, not a fact. Example: “In my opinion, pizza is the best food.”
