subject terminology Flashcards

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Adjective

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Describes a noun, gives more information about it

Beautiful, stunning, disgraceful, angry

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An autobiography

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a person’s life story written by themselves.

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Adverb

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Describes a verb, gives more information about it.

Angrily, happily, joyfully

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Allegory

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A type of writing in which the settings, characters, or events stand for other, often
larger ideas

The novel Animal Farm appears to be about a group of animals, but they represent larger ideas about revolution and politic

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Alliteration

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The same letter or sound at the beginning of words close to each other.

Brilliant birds
Slithering snake
Sweet birds sang

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Allusion

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Making reference to people, places, events, literary works, myths, or works of art

‘Don’t be such a Scrooge’
‘Is there a good Samaritan who can
help me?

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Anaphora

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Repetition of a word or phrase at the
beginning of successive sentences, phrases
or clauses

‘It was the best of times, it was the
worst of times

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Antithesis

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A person or thing that is the direct
opposite of someone or something else

Love is the antithesis of hate

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Assonance

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When two or more words close to one
another repeat the same vowel sound but
start with different consonant sounds.

We light fire on the mountain.
I feel depressed and restless.

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Characterisation

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How a character is introduced and
developed, through what the writer
informs us about them

‘the noble Harry Potter’
‘good Harry Potter’

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Cliché

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A phrase or opinion that is overused and
shows a lack of original thought.

Time heals all wounds
Frightened to death

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Colloquialism

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The use of informal words, phrases or even
slang.

Wanna
Gonna
Go nuts

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Connotation

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The feelings or associations suggested by
words/phrases. These can help to find the
hidden meaning.

The word ‘discipline’ has unhappy
connotations of punishment and
repression

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Figurative language

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Using figures of speech (metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification) to be more effective, persuasive or impactful

Metaphors, similes, hyperbole,
personification

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Foreboding

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When it is implied that something bad or
dangerous will happen

Dark clouds could suggest that trouble is on the way

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Foreshadowing

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Suggesting what is to come later in the piece of writing through imagery, language and/or symbolism

‘take care of yourselves - and don’t
leave the path!’

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Hyperbole

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Deliberate exaggeration (often used to persuade).

‘I’ve told you a thousand times not
to do that’

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Imagery

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Visually descriptive language (‘painting a picture with words’)

The night was black as ever, but
bright stars lit up the sky

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Irony

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Using language that normally signifies the opposite of what you actually mean, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. A state of affairs or an event that seems to be the opposite to what we expect.

“Don’t go overboard with
gratitude” – to someone who
hasn’t said thank you.
You laugh at a person who slipped
stepping on a banana peel and the
next thing you know, you’ve
slipped too.

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idiom

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an expression

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Juxtaposition

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Two contrasting ideas placed close
together

It was the best of times, it was the
worst of times.

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Metaphor

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Saying something is something else. A direct comparison which is not meant literally.

He is winter.
The house was a pocket of tension.

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Narrative voice

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How the story is told to the reader, the point of view from which we hear the events that happen

‘I’m going to share a story with
you…’

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Onomatopoeia

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The formation of a word from an associated sound (a ‘sound effect’)

Bang
Crash
Sizzle

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Oxymoron
A phrase using contradictory terms (words placed together which mean the opposite to one another). organised mess controlled chaos adult child loving hate
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Pathetic fallacy
The use of weather (or another part of nature) to express emotions of a scene or character. ‘When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning or in rain’
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Personification
Using human characteristics to describe something non-human. “The clock face stared at me menacingly.”
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Prefix
Added at the beginning of a word in order to turn it into another word. Un e.g. unlucky Dis e.g. disorder
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Pronoun
Replaces a noun or noun phrase I, you, we, he, she, me, my, our, your
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Repetition
Repeating a sound, word, phrase or stanza for effect. ‘Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow’ ’
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Rhetorical question
A question which does not require an answer ‘How many times have I told you not to do that?’
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Semantic field
When a group of words all link to one overall theme. Semantic field of nature flowers plants trees grass leaves
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Simile
The comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using ‘like’ or ‘as.’ As bright as a button As fierce as a lion Like the wild sea
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Suffix
to turn it into another word. -ment e.g. embarrassment -ness e.g. sadness
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Syllable
Sounds like a beat in a word. Syllables consist of at least one vowel, and possibly one or more consonants. ha-ppy (2 syllables) pos-i-tive (3 syllables) com-pli-ca-ted (4 syllables)
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Symbolism
Where the writer uses a ‘thing’ (usually a physical object) to represent deeper meanings or themes. Harry Potter’s scar is a symbol of his bravery Bears are often seen as symbols of courage
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Syntax
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences The boy jumped happily Happily, the boy jumped (here the syntax is varied)
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Tone
The writer's attitude or emotion conveyed through the text (e.g., sarcastic, optimistic). Example: A sarcastic tone might show the writer's criticism of an idea.
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Tricolon (Rule of Three)
A trio of words, phrases, or clauses to create a memorable effect. Example: "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
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Epistrophe
Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences. Example: "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil."
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Anecdote
A brief personal story to illustrate a point. Example: "When I was a child, I learned the value of hard work by helping on the family farm."
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Bias
A writer's preference or prejudice towards a particular viewpoint. Example: "This article shows clear bias towards renewable energy."
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Statistics/Data
Use of numerical evidence to support an argument. Example: "90% of people agree that climate change is a critical issue."
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Juvenalian Satire - HISTORY
Harsh, biting satire to criticize or mock. Example: A political cartoon exposing corruption.
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paradox
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