Language devices Flashcards
What are the narrative voices?
1st person, (2nd person) and 3rd person
What is a cliff-hanger?
A dramatic or exciting suspense which leaves the reader wanting to read more, usually near an end of the chapter.
What is a full circle?
After a long series of events the same situation that was started with still exists.
What is personification?
Giving human attributes to a non-human object.
What is the use of a semi-colon?
connecting two sentences that are very close in content.
Why are colons used?
To introduce an elaboration or explanation of the words which came before it.
What are parentheses and why is it used?
Parentheses are brackets and the are always used in pairs, they allow the writer to provide additional information.
Why are short sentences useful?
Short sentences are punchy, they are quick and dramatic which makes them great for describing action.
Why are long sentences useful?
Long sentences are good for slowing the pace and allow for a better flowing description of events.
What do facts and stats do?
Provide credibility and back up points.
What do rhetorical questions do?
A device to persuade or subtly influences. It is a question that is asked which has no definitive answer sometimes a moral question.
What does using a quotation do?
It can add authority or weight such as the way facts and stats can do.
What does repetition do?
It emphasises certain words, the words are better being simple rather than complex.
What is the effect of personal opinions?
Personal opinions can be used to persuade readers.
What is the rule of 3?
When things are listed in threes to allow the establishment of the idea and then further reinforcement of the idea.
What is Hyperbole?
Hyperbole is an exaggerated claim or statement that is not meant to be taken seriously. (extreme exaggeration)
Why is humour important in writing?
It releases tension, it can be used to address uncomfortable situations, keeps the reader engaged, and it can help flow.
Why is formal writing important?
To indicate serious topics.
Why is informal/colloquial language used?
To engage with the reader.
What is the importance om imagery?
To create useful comparisons and to add richness and depth to texts.
What do sound effects do?
They enhance drama.
What does using the senses do to the reader?
They allow the reader to have a vivid impression as they can feel better whats happening.
Why is emotive language used?
In order to persuade the reader to agree with them.
What is pathetic fallacy?
Where the weather reflects/affects the mood.
What is alliteration?
Where words are used in quick succession with words starting with the same sound group.
What is anthropomorphism?
Lending human qualities to non-human objects.
What is an anecdote?
A short verbal account of an incident.
What is zoomorphism?
When animal characteristics are given to humans.
What is chremamorphism?
When inanimate, (object) qualities are given to a human.
What is assonance?
The repetition of sounds produced by vowels.
What is consonance?
The repetition of sounds in quick procession produced by consonants in a sentence or phrase.
What is charecterization?
Where an author introduces and then describes a character.
What is charecterization?
Where an author introduces and then describes a character.
What is connotation?
Where the words used can be interpreted as going beyond the literal defenition.
What is donotation?
Where the use is the dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word.
What is a doppleganger?
The term is derived from German and literally means ‘doublewalker’
What is an euphemism?
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
What is a flashback?
Where the character depicts specific occurrences from the characters past.
What is foreshadowing?
Where the text uses indicative words or phrases which set the story to unfold.
What is hubris?
Hubris is essentially extreme arrogance.
What is Inversion?
The practice of changing the conventional placement of words.
What is Irony?
Where the implied meaning is different from the literal meaning.
What is juxtaposition?
Two ideas or themes which run parallel to each other.
What is a metaphor?
Where something is implied to an object which it is not.
What is onomoatopoeia?
Where the word sounds very close to the sound it depicts.
What is an oxymoron?
Where two contrasting concepts are placed next to each other.
What is satire?
When character weaknesses and flaws are made fun of.
What is a simile?
Drawing comparisons between two unrelated things - ‘such as’ or ‘like’.
What is a stream of conciousness?
An uninterrupted or unhindered collection of thoughts and ideas in the conscious mind.
What is a theme?
A base that acts as a foundation for the entire litarary piece.
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