Language Features Flashcards
What is a simile and its effect
Describing something to something else by using words like or as it creates imaginative thoughts of what is being described
What is an imperative and its effect
Is a statement or command usually used for advertisement and is used to persuade and force reader to take action
What is repetition and its effect
When a statement or word is repeated through out a text and is used to emphasise and catch attention and show importance of the word or statement
What is personification and its effect
Saying an inanimate object has human qualities and makes the reader feel inquisitive
What is a metaphor and its effect
Comparing one thing to another used to create a strong image in readers head
Rhetorical question and effect
A question that does not need an answer and is used to make the reader think about possible answers and involve them in the text
What is a pun and its use
Use of word play way word is organised in a humorous way and is used to make situation humorous as well as getting intended message
What is a figure of speech
Expression that is not taken seriously
What is hyperbole
Exaggerating
What is symbolism
When an object is used to represent something
What is alliteration and its use
Series of words beginning with the same letter and is used for a drastic effect
What is irony and its use
Words used to implode opposite meaning . Expressing attitude which is disguised by what seems to be an obvious meaning used to be humorous , dramatic and tragic
