Duplicate of Effects of Language Techniques

Question 1

Why would an author use alliteration in their writing?

Accepted Answer

To focus the readers attention on a specific phrase, To create rhythm in the text

Question 2

The waves washed wistfully against the shores.

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 3

I have got a million things to do today and NO time to do them

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 4

What would you do?

Accepted Answer

Rhetorical Question

Question 5

What language devices should we use in Question 5?

Accepted Answer

All of the others and more..

Question 6

What is a semantic field?

Accepted Answer

A group of words with the same topic, throughout a text

Question 7

Rice bubbles are full of snap, crackle and pop

Accepted Answer

Onamatopoeia, Triple

Question 8

Why would an author use personal pronouns in their writing?

Accepted Answer

To create a connection between reader and writer

Question 9

Why would we use a semantic field in our writing?

Accepted Answer

To create a theme within the text, Introduces our opinion/attitude about a subject

Question 10

Why would a writer use multiple adjectives and adverbs?

Accepted Answer

To build up a very full picture of something/someone

Question 11

Why would an author use a Triple in their writing?

Accepted Answer

To exaggerate a point., To enhance the point the writer is making

Question 12

Why would a writer use a long sentence with lots of commas?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 13

Why do we use rhetorical questions in our work?

Accepted Answer

To gain the readers attention and involve them.

Question 14

Why would we use hyperbole/exaggeration in our work?

Accepted Answer

To illustrate our mood/attitude, To emphasise a point

Question 15

As bright as a button

Accepted Answer

Simile

Question 16

Why would a writer use a lot of dialogue?

Accepted Answer

To enable the reader to understand a character's thoughts, To give the character a voice

Question 17

Why would an author use Onomatopoeia in their writing?

Accepted Answer

To make the reader feel like they are experiencing the scene

Question 18

Why do we use similes and metaphors in our writing?

Accepted Answer

To create a clearer image/understanding for the reader

Question 19

Why would a writer use a one-word sentence?

Accepted Answer

To make the rhythm of the text stop., To draw attention to a particular word.

Question 20

"You and I both know we are all going to pass"

Accepted Answer

Personal Pronouns

Questions 20