Literary devices and effects

Question 1

A device that might get the reader to consider their beliefs...

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anecdote, rhetorical question

Question 2

What is juxtaposition?

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Emphasising an idea through contrasts and opposites

Question 3

What is alliteration?

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words are used with lettes in the same sound group

Question 4

What is the literary device that is saying that something is something it is not?

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Metaphor

Question 5

What is a semantic field?

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When a group of words with a similar theme or idea is used.

Question 6

Using images of light and dark close together is an example of...

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juxtaposition, contrast

Question 7

A device that creates a striking and memorable visual image could be

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sensory writing, simile

Question 8

A detailed description of a setting is

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imagery

Question 9

What is the effect of an anecdote?

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Makes the idea relatable or understandable., Confirms there is evidence for a view.

Question 10

Why might a reader use a list of three?

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To emphasise an idea., To persuade the reader.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a semantic field?

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To create and atmosphere or tone., To emphasise an idea., To create a striking visual image.

Question 12

A rhetorical question could effect the reader through...

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persuading them it is a valid point., making them intrigued by the writer's perspective., making them reconsider their view points.

Question 13

What is a simile?

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Comparing something with as or like

Question 14

What could the effect of a simile be?

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Make a striking visual image., Make complex ideas more understandable.

Question 15

A device that could shock the reader might be

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imagery, emotive language

Question 16

This may persuade the reader that the writer's opinion is true?

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list of three, repetition

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