Language Devices Flashcards

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What is Pathetic Fallacy?

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When the weather/atmosphere describes the mood.

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What is personification?

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Non-human given human features.

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3
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What is a Simile?

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Comparing 2 things using “like” or “as”.

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4
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What is a metaphor

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Comparing 2 things that are not related.

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5
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What is an extended metaphor

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When you elaborate on a metaphor.

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What is an oxymoron?

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When 2 opposite words are side by side.

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What is juxtaposition?

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When you explain an oxymoron.

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What is symbolism?

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When objects create meaning. E.g. dagger = death.

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What is a semantic field?

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When words across the extract link to an idea. E.g. “Rifle, ships, sea = pirates.

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What Is Irony?

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When the opposite of what you expect happens. Often, in a suprising or funny way. E.g. “A police station robbed.”

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What is euphemism?

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A polite way to say something unpleasant. E.g. “passed away” instead of “dead.”

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What is emotive language?

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Using words to create strong feelings for the reader. E.g. “Heartbreaking loss,” instead of just “loss.”

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer. Example: “Who doesn’t love a good story?”

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What is a hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”

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What is assonance?

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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.”

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16
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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a speech sound made without blocking the breath, usually represented by the letters a, e, i, o, and u in English.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same starting sound in nearby words. Example: “She sells seashells by the seashore.”

18
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What is a sibilance?

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Sibilance is the repetition of “s” or “sh” sounds to create a hissing effect. Example: “The snake slithered silently through the grass.”

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound. Example: “buzz” for a bee’s sound.

20
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What is the rule of three?

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The rule of three is a writing technique that uses three related ideas or words for emphasis or impact. Example: “Stop, look, and listen.”

21
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What is facts/stats?

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Facts and statistics are pieces of information or data used to support an argument or point. Example: “One in four people owns a smartphone.”

22
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What is plosives?

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Plosives are sounds created by blocking and suddenly releasing airflow, often with “p,” “b,” “t,” or “d” sounds. Example: “Big, booming thunder.”

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What is zoomorphism?

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Zoomorphism is giving animal traits to humans, objects, or non-animals. Example: “He snarled and pounced on his rival.”

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal view or belief, not a fact. Example: “In my opinion, pizza is the best food.”

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What is repetition?

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Repetition is the repeated use of words or phrases for emphasis or effect. Example: “Run, run, as fast as you can.”

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What is a noun?

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A word for a person, place, or thing. Example: dog, city, book.

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What is a verb?

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A word that shows an action or state. Example: run, think, is.

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What is an adjective?

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A word that describes a noun. Example: happy, blue, tall.

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What is an adverb?

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A word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Example: quickly, very, well.