Language Techniques

Question 1

A figure of speech in which a comparision is made between two things, with the use of connectice words such as ‘like’ or ‘as’. Give an example

Answer 1

Similie

They fought like cats and dogs

Question 2

A figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something important in common. Give an example

Answer 2

Metaphor

Love is a battlefeild

Question 3

A metaphor that is developed throughout a sentence, paragraph or text.

Answer 3

Extended metaphor

Question 4

The attribution of human characteristics to something non human, give example

Answer 4

Personification

The car slowly coughed and weezed down the street

Question 5

A widely used saying or expression that contains a figurative meaning which differs from the literal meaning.
Give example.

Answer 5

Idiom

Bite the bullet

Question 6

are all made up of contradictory terms. Give exmaple

Answer 6

Oxymorons

only choice
small crowd
bitter sweet

Question 7

When human traits, emotions, ambitions or behaviours are given to animals or non human beings. Give example

Answer 7

Anthropomorphism

Cat in the hat
Mickey Mouse

Question 8

When animal characterisitcs are given to a human or non animal. Give example

Answer 8

Zoomorphism

My broither eats like a horse

Question 9

The use of symbols to represent something, ideas or qualities.

Answer 9

Symbolism

Question 10

Placing two things side by side in order to emphasise their differences, similarities and relationships

Answer 10

Juxtaposition

Question 11

The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beggining of closley connected words.

Answer 11

Alliteration

Question 12

A figure of speech where a word mimics a sound or sense

Answer 12

Onomatopeia

Question 13

The repetition of similar sounding words occuring at the end of the line in a poem or song

Answer 13

Ryhme

Question 14

Contradictory statements or situations that reveala reality that is different from what appears to be true.

Answer 14

Irony

A fire station burns down

Question 15

A implied or indirect refrence to a peron, place or thing

Answer 15

Allusion

Question 16

The imitation of an existing piece of work in order to make fun or comment on an aspect of the work

Answer 16

Parody

Question 17

The art of makling someone or something look ridiculous

Answer 17

Satire

Question 18

The use of words or phrases repeadily

Answer 18

Repition

Question 19

A figure of speech that creates hightened effect through exaggerating

Answer 19

Hyperbole

Question 20

The continuation of a line after it breaks in poetry

Answer 20

Enjambemnt

Question 21

A collection of words or phrases that have similar if not the same meaning throughout a peice of writing

Answer 21

Accumulation

Question 22

Two successive lines of verse typically rhyming and the same length

Answer 22

Couplet

Question 23

The name for sight in literature

Answer 23

Visual imagery

Question 24

The name for hearing in literature

Answer 24

Auditory imagery

Question 25

The name for taste in literature

Answer 25

Gustatory imagery

Question 26

The name for touch in literature

Answer 26

Tactile imagery

Question 27

The name for smell in literature

Answer 27

Olfactory imagery

Question 28

What is ethos?

Answer 28

to show to his/her audience that s/he is a credible, authentic source and is worth listening to – like an expert on the subject.

Question 29

What is pathos?

Answer 29

Pathos, is when you appeal to the persons
emotions and their empathy.

Question 30

What is Logos?

Answer 30

Logos, is when a person uses logic and
reason to persuade and appeal to an
audience.

Question 31

What is an analogy?

Answer 31

Two similar concepts or ideas to create a relationship or draw comparisons between the two.

Question 32

What is caricature?

Answer 32

Where particular aspects of a subject are exaggerated to create a silly or comic effect.

Question 33

What is characterisation?

Answer 33

How characters are introduced, described and developed through their choices, interactions etc., along with
their moral code, values and personality.

Question 34

What is dramatic irony?

Answer 34

Audience is awre of some information the characters do not know, building audience tension, suspense.

Question 35

What is emotive language?

Answer 35

Words that evoke a specific emotional response in the reader, often linked to the word’s connotations.

Question 36

What is foreshadowing?

Answer 36

Hint towards a future situation, event or action of great significance during a time when audiences are not
aware of its significance yet.

Question 37

What is inclusive language?

Answer 37

Use of plural first-person pronouns: “we”, “us”, etc. that make the audience feel included and immersed.

Question 38

What is modality?

Answer 38

The strength of one’s words. Speeches tend to use high modality, while low modality gives off a
more gentler feeling.

Question 39

What are motifs?

Answer 39

Idea, symbol, object, concept that is always present throughout an entire text, playing a significant or symbolic role in the narrative. They tie into the central ideas of the narrative or may reflect a certain
message the author is trying to present.