Michael Flashcards
Dialect
A form of English spoken by a certain group from a particular region e.g. Australian English, American English, Scottish English, Cockney English etc
Motif
Image, sound, figure, character archetype or object which has a symbolic reference to a particular idea or theme
Consonance
Repetition of consonants throughout a sentence or a phrase
Analogy
Comparison of two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification
Ambiguity
A statement or aspect of the text that lacks clear meaning
Hyperbole
Exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis. Example; she is as heavy as an elephant
Contrast
Deliberate positioning of two or more objects, events, characters who have different characteristics. Example; Henry, old and stern and Hal, wild, unpredictable and intelligent.
Intertextuality
When a text makes references to other texts.
Foreshadowing
An allusion to something that will happen later in the narrative
Modality
The certainty which a speaker will use in their language. High modality- certainty “It will hail today”, semi modality- a doubt that something should occur will occur “It ought to rain today”, low modality- uncertainty “It may rain today”
Dissonance
A discordant combination of sounds placed together. Example: the clash, spew and slow pang of grinding waves against the quay
Anecdote
An interesting or unique story or personal account. Can develop ideas, demonstrate elements of a character’s personality or add to their world
Alliteration
Repetition of sounds or letters at the start of a word, in two or more words in close proximity. Example; ‘tyger tyger, burning bright’
Ellipsis
The three dots (…) usually used to symbolise dramatic effect, or doubt
