Language features Flashcards
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two different things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True or False: A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
Fill in the blank: An __________ is a word that imitates the sound it represents.
onomatopoeia
What is personification?
Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.
Identify the language feature: ‘The wind whispered through the trees.’
Personification
What does the term ‘alliteration’ refer to?
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
True or False: Hyperbole is an understatement used for emphasis.
False
What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?
To make a point rather than to elicit an answer.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron? A) Bitter sweet B) Loud whisper C) Jumbo shrimp
All of the above
What is the definition of ‘syntax’?
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the emotional association or connotation of a word.
Semantics
What does ‘imagery’ in literature refer to?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations.
True or False: A colloquialism is a formal expression used in academic writing.
False
What is an idiom?
A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.
Identify the language feature: ‘He has a heart of stone.’
Metaphor
What does ‘tone’ in writing refer to?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language? A) Metaphor B) Simile C) Syntax D) Hyperbole
C) Syntax
What is the effect of using anaphora in writing?
To create emphasis and rhythm through the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
True or False: Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression in writing.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the use of clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story.
Foreshadowing
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To summarize the main point or argument of an essay.
Identify the language feature: ‘She sells sea shells by the sea shore.’
Alliteration
What does ‘register’ refer to in language?
The level of formality or informality in language use.
Multiple choice: Which language feature is primarily used for emphasis? A) Alliteration B) Hyperbole C) Colloquialism D) Assonance
B) Hyperbole
What is the role of context in understanding language features?
Context provides the background and situational factors that influence the meaning and interpretation of language.
True or False: A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a truth.
True
