Language Techniques

Question 1

Adverb

Answer 1

An adverb is a word that modifies /adds description to a verb, an adjective or another adverb. They often end in ‘ly’, but not always.

Question 2

Superlative adjective

Answer 2

A superlative adjective is one that states the subject is the most or least of something e.g slowest or fastest

Question 3

Comparative adjective

Answer 3

A comparative adjective is one that states the subject is more or less than others e.g slower or faster

Question 4

Adjective

Answer 4

An adjective is a word that modifies/adds description to a noun.

Question 5

Pathetic fallacy

Answer 5

Pathetic fallacy is when the weather reflects the mood.

Question 6

Simile

Answer 6

A simile is when an object is compared to another using words such as ‘as’ and ‘like’.

Question 7

Oxymoron

Answer 7

An oxymoron is when two opposite/contrasting words are put together for effect.

Question 8

Personification

Answer 8

Personification is when an object is given or described with human characteristics.

Question 9

Metaphor

Answer 9

A metaphor is when an object is compared to another object but does not use the words ‘as’ or ‘like’.

Question 10

Descriptive verb

Answer 10

A descriptive verb is a verb which gives more information about an action e.g rather than saying ‘running’ you could say ‘stampeding’ to add more detail.