Language Techniques Level 3

Question 1

Allusion

Answer 1

A reference to a person, place, thing or idea.

Question 2

Anaphoric

Answer 2

The repetition of a words or words at the beginning of successive phrases or lines.

Question 3

Archetype

Answer 3

A recognisable character, concept or object that is easily categorised.

Question 4

Diction

Answer 4

The choice and use of words or phrases in a text.

Question 5

Enjambment

Answer 5

When a phrase or sentence 
in a line of poetry
continues into the next line 
even though 
the sentence 
isn’t finished.

Question 6

Euphemism

Answer 6

A mild or ‘proper’ expression used to replace one that is harsh, blunt or otherwise offensive.
Eg: passed away instead of died

Question 7

Foreshadowing

Answer 7

Hinting at, or setting up something,that will later be extremely important but doesn’t seem important at the time.

Question 8

Linear

Answer 8

Moves forward in time chronologically.

Question 9

Motif

Answer 9

A recurring symbol.

Question 10

Non-linear

Answer 10

May jump from different times, characters etc.

Question 11

Oxymoron

Answer 11

A phrase made from two or more words that actually have opposite meanings.
For example: alone together, deafening silence, seriously funny, etc.

Question 12

Parallels

Answer 12

Setting up two characters, situations, settings or ideas to be parallel to one another, reflecting each other but having different outcomes.

Question 13

Pathetic fallacy

Answer 13

Human feelings and emotions reflected in nature.

For example: the friendly sun.

Question 14

Pun

Answer 14

A humorous play on words.

For example: I’ve been to the dentist so many times I know the drill.