Techniques- definitions 0

Question 1

Sibilance

Answer 1

Repetition of “s” sounds in a series of neighbouring words, creating a hissing effect

Question 2

Pun

Answer 2

A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word

Question 3

Euphemism

Answer 3

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Question 4

Allusion

Answer 4

An indirect reference to something well-known in order to clarify something that would require a longer discourse

Question 5

Colloquial language

Answer 5

Particular sayings or characteristic speech of the people from a particular country or region

Question 6

Symbolism

Answer 6

The use of a concrete image to represent an abstract idea

Question 7

Personal pronouns

Answer 7

I or we

Question 8

Jargon

Answer 8

Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand

Question 9

Rhetorical question

Answer 9

A question is posed but an answer is not expected

Question 10

Satire

Answer 10

Ridiculing or critiquing a person, situation, or social belief system through a text

Question 11

Parody

Answer 11

A serious piece of writing that is lampooned or distorted

Question 12

Absurdity

Answer 12

A person or situation is portrayed as ridiculous or ludicrous