Unfamiliar 2 Flashcards
Simile
A comparison between two things using like or as. EFFECT: to describe vividly.
Metaphor
A direct comparison that says something is something else. EFFECT: to describe vividly.
Extended metaphor
variations of the same comparison used in one piece of writing. EFFECT: to create a linked and complex description.
personification
A comparison where inanimate objects are given human characteristics. EFFECT: to give an object personality.
symbolism.
something that stands for something else.
EFFECT: a universal shortcut to meaning
image/ imagery
Words or groups of words that describe by using the five senses. EFFECT: to create a word picture.
Connotation.
The emotional meaning or mood of a word.
EFFECT: To create mood to influence tone, to persuade
Alliteration.
Repetition of a consonant letter at the start of words. EFFECT: emphasis, creates rhythm and sound effects.
consonance
The repetition of similar sounds within a words or in words near each other. EFFECT: to emphasis, creates rhythm and sound effects.
assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds within a word or words near each other. EFFECT: to emphasis, creates rhythm and sound effects.
onomatopoeia
words who’s sounds resembles the actual sound effect they represent. EFFECT: to create real sound.
Dialogue
converstaion between two or more people, reported as it is said. EFFECT: creates character through voice, reveals relationships.
Direct speech
Spoken words recorded as they are said. EFFECT: creates character through voice, reveals relationships, but can be one person remembering a converasation.
Colloquial language slang
Casual everyday spoken words and phrases, not often grammatically correct.
imperative
A command or instruction. EFFECT: depends on context but often creates personality or tone.
Jargon
Language belonging to a particular job, hobby or field of study. EFFECT: sounds expert creates accuracy can exclude those who dont understand.
Repetition
repeated words or sayings. EFFECT: emphasis and rhythm.
listing
A sequence of names, objects, descriptions, phrases ect. EFFECT: emphasis and image creation.
contrast
Unlike things placed together.
Narration/ Story teller
The person who tells the story. Effect: the narrator’s personality, ideas and beliefs can influence how the story is told.
Rhyme
Repetition of identical or closely similar sounds. EFFECT: to link and create rhythm.
Rhythm
Sound patterns created by regular patterns of stressed syllables and unstressed syllables. EFFECT: rhythm to create mood
run-on line
a line in poetry that has no punctuation at the end. EFFECT: to link ideas and images, to create rhythm and pace.
