Language Techniques Flashcards
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
Similie
They fought like cats and dogs
A figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something important in common. Give an example
Metaphor
Love is a battlefeild
A metaphor that is developed throughout a sentence, paragraph or text.
Extended metaphor
The attribution of human characteristics to something non human, give example
Personification
The car slowly coughed and weezed down the street
A widely used saying or expression that contains a figurative meaning which differs from the literal meaning.
Give example.
Idiom
Bite the bullet
are all made up of contradictory terms. Give exmaple
Oxymorons
only choice
small crowd
bitter sweet
When human traits, emotions, ambitions or behaviours are given to animals or non human beings. Give example
Anthropomorphism
Cat in the hat
Mickey Mouse
When animal characterisitcs are given to a human or non animal. Give example
Zoomorphism
My broither eats like a horse
The use of symbols to represent something, ideas or qualities.
Symbolism
Placing two things side by side in order to emphasise their differences, similarities and relationships
Juxtaposition
The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beggining of closley connected words.
Alliteration
A figure of speech where a word mimics a sound or sense
Onomatopeia
The repetition of similar sounding words occuring at the end of the line in a poem or song
Ryhme
Contradictory statements or situations that reveala reality that is different from what appears to be true.
Irony
A fire station burns down
A implied or indirect refrence to a peron, place or thing
Allusion
The imitation of an existing piece of work in order to make fun or comment on an aspect of the work
Parody
The art of makling someone or something look ridiculous
Satire
The use of words or phrases repeadily
Repition
A figure of speech that creates hightened effect through exaggerating
Hyperbole
The continuation of a line after it breaks in poetry
Enjambemnt
A collection of words or phrases that have similar if not the same meaning throughout a peice of writing
Accumulation
Two successive lines of verse typically rhyming and the same length
Couplet
The name for sight in literature
Visual imagery
The name for hearing in literature
Auditory imagery
The name for taste in literature
Gustatory imagery
The name for touch in literature
Tactile imagery
The name for smell in literature
Olfactory imagery
What is ethos?
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.
What is pathos?
Pathos, is when you appeal to the persons
emotions and their empathy.
What is Logos?
Logos, is when a person uses logic and
reason to persuade and appeal to an
audience.
What is an analogy?
Two similar concepts or ideas to create a relationship or draw comparisons between the two.
What is caricature?
Where particular aspects of a subject are exaggerated to create a silly or comic effect.
What is characterisation?
How characters are introduced, described and developed through their choices, interactions etc., along with
their moral code, values and personality.
What is dramatic irony?
Audience is aware of some information the characters do not know, building audience tension, suspense.
What is emotive language?
Words that evoke a specific emotional response in the reader, often linked to the word’s connotations.
What is foreshadowing?
Hint towards a future situation, event or action of great significance during a time when audiences are not
aware of its significance yet.
What is inclusive language?
Use of plural first-person pronouns: “we”, “us”, etc. that make the audience feel included and immersed.
What is modality?
The strength of one’s words. Speeches tend to use high modality, while low modality gives off a
more gentler feeling.
What are motifs?
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.
