Language Devices

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

A comparison using like or as.

Question 2

Metaphor

Answer 2

A comparison saying one thing IS another

Question 3

Personification

Answer 3

Saying that something not alive (e.g. a rock) is alive (e.g. Loneliness taunted him.He hated his new school.)

Question 4

Powerful verbs

Answer 4

Verbs (actions,doing words) that make writing more vivid

Question 5

Adverbs

Answer 5

Adjectives that describe a verb and usually end in “ly” e.g. The dog barked LOUDLY.

Question 6

Alliteration

Answer 6

Words starting with the same sound e.g. Burning bright

Question 7

Plosive sounds

Answer 7

Alliteration with p’s and b’s

Question 8

Sibilance

Answer 8

Alliteration with “s” sounds e.g. Slimy Slytherin

Question 9

Repetition

Answer 9

Repeating certain words to make writing deeper

Question 10

Rule of three

Answer 10

A list of three things with the same subject. Makes the writing sound like a plan.

Question 11

Hyperbole

Answer 11

Exageration

Question 12

Emotive

Answer 12

Makes you feel something e.g. Sadness, fear

Question 13

Persuasive

Answer 13

Getting someone to have a certain opinion on a topic.

Question 14

Image or Imagery

Answer 14

When strong pictures form in our minds due to vivid, well described writing.

Question 15

Impression

Answer 15

When an author gives an effect

Question 16

Climax

Answer 16

Highest point of tension in a story. In other words, dilemma.

Question 17

Suspense

Answer 17

The writer builds up tension with short sentences

Question 18

Tension

Answer 18

Not knowing what will happen next

Question 19

Emphasises

Answer 19

Used in P.Q.E - points out, highlights

Question 20

Suggests

Answer 20

Used in P.Q.E - proposes ,offers

Question 21

Implies

Answer 21

Used in P.Q.E - shows that, indicates

Question 22

Intensifies

Answer 22

Makes stronger, deeper

Question 23

Connotations

Answer 23

Has connections / is linked to something

Question 24

Evocative

Answer 24

Bringing strong images or feelings to mind

Question 25

Striking

Answer 25

Similar to vivid. Stands out in a piece of writing. Powerful

Question 26

Vivid

Answer 26

Stands out, makes writing deeper, creates an image in your mind

Question 27

Accentuates

Answer 27

To give emphasis to

Question 28

The impact of

Answer 28

The effect or impression of something on another

Question 29

P . Q . E

Answer 29

P: point
Q: quote, quotation
E: explanation

Question 30

Onomatopoeia

Answer 30

Words that sound like the sound e.g. creak, whoosh, pop

Question 31

Appeal to the senses

Answer 31

Visual, auditory, gustatory, tactile, olfactory