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What does the term ‘onomatopoeia’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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Words that imitate the sound they represent

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What is the definition of ‘juxtaposition’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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Placing two elements side by side to highlight their differences

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True or False: Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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True

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What does ‘colloquial language’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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Informal language used in everyday conversation

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What is the definition of ‘pathetic fallacy’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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Attributing human emotions to nature or inanimate objects

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What does ‘sibilance’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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Repetition of ‘s’ sounds in a sentence

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What is the purpose of ‘irony’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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To convey a meaning that is opposite of the literal meaning

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Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable is called ______.’

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Metaphor

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What does the term ‘euphemism’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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Substitution of a mild or vague expression for a harsh or blunt one

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Define the term ‘hyperbole’ in English Language AQA terminology.

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

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True or False: ‘Personification’ is giving human characteristics to non-human objects or animals.

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True

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What is the definition of ‘imagery’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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Language that appeals to the senses

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What does ‘synecdoche’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole

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What is the purpose of ‘oxymoron’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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To combine contradictory terms for effect

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Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa is called ______.’

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Metonymy

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What does the term ‘assonance’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

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Define the term ‘onomatopoeia’ in English Language AQA terminology.

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The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

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True or False: ‘Allusion’ is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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True

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What is the definition of ‘sarcasm’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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The use of irony to mock or convey contempt

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What does ‘colloquialism’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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A word or phrase used in everyday conversation

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What is the purpose of ‘paradox’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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To create a seemingly contradictory situation

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Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a seemingly contradictory or absurd statement is actually true or makes sense is called ______.’

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Paradox

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What does the term ‘cliché’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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An overused expression that has lost its originality

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Define the term ‘euphony’ in English Language AQA terminology.

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Pleasing or harmonious sounds in speech or writing

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True or False: ‘Antithesis’ is a rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect.

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True

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What is the definition of ‘onomatopoeia’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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The use of words whose sound suggests their meaning

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What does ‘ellipsis’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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The omission of words in a sentence for brevity

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What is the purpose of ‘irony’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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To create a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs

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Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to suggest a likeness between two things is called ______.’

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Simile

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What does the term ‘syntactic parallelism’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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Repetition of sentence structure for emphasis

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Define the term ‘pun’ in English Language AQA terminology.

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A play on words that have similar sounds but different meanings

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True or False: ‘Metonymy’ is a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.

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True

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What is the definition of ‘alliteration’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words

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What does ‘anaphora’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

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What is the purpose of ‘metaphor’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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To make a direct comparison between two unlike things

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Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms in a brief phrase is called ______.’

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Oxymoron

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What does the term ‘sibilance’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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Repetition of ‘s’ or ‘sh’ sounds in poetry or prose

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Define the term ‘paradox’ in English Language AQA terminology.

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A statement that seems contradictory or absurd but may reveal a truth

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True or False: ‘Cliché’ is an expression or idea that is overused and lacks originality.

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True

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What is the definition of ‘assonance’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

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What does ‘epizeuxis’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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The repetition of a word for emphasis

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What is the purpose of ‘euphemism’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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To soften or make less harsh a statement

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Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a part is substituted for the whole or vice versa is called ______.’

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Synecdoche

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What does the term ‘antithesis’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?

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The contrast of ideas by the parallel arrangement of words

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True or False: ‘Allusion’ is a brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, or literary significance.

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True

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What is the definition of ‘anaphora’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

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What is the purpose of ‘sarcasm’ in English Language AQA terminology?

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To mock or convey contempt through irony

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