Language Features

Question 1

Formal Language

Answer 1

To convey the seriousness of the occasion or message. To provide clarity to the reader.

Question 2

Colloquial Language

Answer 2

People feel a little more comfortable with this language; it’s friendlier, relaxed and is understood by most people.

Question 3

Slang

Answer 3

When used well, it creates a sense of belonging to a certain group. Gives the reader insight into where a text might beset.It’s easy to use but you won’t find it in any formal pieces.

Question 4

Jargon

Answer 4

Bonds people from the same group or profession: direct clarity. Expresses a level of expertise, knowledge or authority regarding the subject matter.

Question 5

Simile

Answer 5

Draws us into the text by making us think about the connections between two things. Creates more clear, vivid images in our heads. We can visualise the writer’s thoughts.

Question 6

Metaphor

Answer 6

Can be more word-efficient by allowing readers to visualise ideas. Certain ideas can be reinforced by using an extended metaphor: the same comparison is used throughout the text.

Question 7

Personification

Answer 7

It may surprise us by associating an inanimate object with human qualities. Pairing two distant things together in this way can even be funny or amusing.

Question 8

Alliteration

Answer 8

Appeals to our sense of rhythm. Makes a text more attractive and invites the ear in when read aloud. The lines may sound connected to bring a sense of“completeness” to the text.

Question 9

Assonance

Answer 9

Texts can become lyrical, almost, and may feel like a song.Sounds are intentionally pieced together to connect ideas or to create a vivid picture/feeling of the thing in question.

Question 10

Rhyme

Answer 10

Certain letters create certain feelings or emotions: ‘p’ gives a bright, short and sharp popping sound; ‘s’ might sound slippery, or like hissing; ‘m’ and ‘n’ sounds can have a yummy, warm sound, maybe like a big hug.

Question 11

Onomatopoeia

Answer 11

It gives a certain concreteness to the word or action. Prescribes a particular feeling for the thing being described or provokes a particular reaction.

Question 12

Rhythm

Answer 12

Gives the text a sense of life, of movement, like it has its own heartbeat. When read aloud, it carries the text and builds suspense or sense of direction in the text.

Question 13

Rhetorical Question

Answer 13

A very persuasive form of speech and prompts a particular response from the audience. Aims to get audience thinking from a certain perspective to gain support. Can also be quite dramatic.

Question 14

Question

Answer 14

Encourages the reader/audience to think about their answer to the question.

Question 15

Cliche

Answer 15

They’re easy to understand but a lil’ boring. However, there’s a certain familiarity created by cliches and they can be used to form a better connection with the audience.

Question 16

Personal Pronouns

Answer 16

Personal pronouns can make readers feel apart of something by using we, us and our. Can also work to exclude others through using they and them.

Question 17

Imperative

Answer 17

Persuasive and direct; it is a command not a request.

Question 18

Emotive Language

Answer 18

Some words evoke certain positive reactions: “dainty”, “delicate”, “pure”, “impressive”. Some words have negative associations:“ He lived in squalor, in a dilapidated shack on the edge of society.”

Question 19

Hyperbole

Answer 19

To emphasise a point.

Question 20

Repetition

Answer 20

Stresses major points and makes sure the listener gets the message. Can even create rhythm to produce a more inviting and memorable text.

Question 21

Parallel Structure

Answer 21

Patterns are used to increase clarity for the reader and makes the text more impactful.

Question 22

Comparative/Superlative

Answer 22

Emphasises the positive. Allows a wider comparison of a quality; something can be better or the best rather than just “good”.

Question 23

Slogan

Answer 23

Memorable through repetition. Associates certain words and phrases with a product, person or group.

Question 24

Pun

Answer 24

Usually for humour. Can capture a wider meaning. Can be used to retain attention through clever construction and associated meanings.

Question 25

Irony

Answer 25

Source of humour. Often used in sarcasm to belittle or ridicule. Can create contrast by placing two opposites side by side.

Question 26

Euphemism

Answer 26

People may avoid directly confronting death, sex and bodily functions. It can be more polite, gentle and less abrupt. Used to make actions sound a little more palatable.

Question 27

Neologism

Answer 27

Used for identifying new inventions or phenomena. To capture attention. Allows for a cliched level of thought to develop.