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Language and literary techniques
Language and literary techniques
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Language
techniques =
techniques to do with word shape, sound, or impact
techniques to do with text content
2
Language and literary techniques are
both
types of literary
devices.
False
True
3
What is
allusion
?
Referring to something that the audience will recognise
Opposite
The purposeful choice of words
Using the same word/phrase
4
Perspective
and
empathy
are connected ideas.
True
False
5
What is
sibilance
?
Giving human qualities to non-human objects
The repetition of words
When two words sound the same
The repetition of 's' or the hissing sound
6
What is a
pun
?
painting a picture with words
an exaggeration or overstatement
a play on words or a double meaning
a word that imitates the sound it represents
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What is
assonance
?
repetition of initial sounds in nearby words
repetition of similar sounds in nearby words
repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
repetition of letter sounds in nearby words
8
What is
symbolism
?
A comparison between two things
Repetition of sounds
The literal meaning of a word
An image or object representing a more abstract idea
9
Juxtaposition
means...
Positioning of pictures on the page
Having two ideas side by side to show comparison
Setting out the page for effectiveness
Position of Juxes on the page
10
What is an
analogy
?
Comparing things that have nothing in common
A short or amusing story to clarify meaning
Comparing two or more things based on similar relationships
A sad poem
11
Imagery
is...
Using words to make people imagine an experience
An imaginary language
Drawing a picture
Describing an experience through the senses
12
An
anecdote
is...
A story which is told to demonstrate a point of view
A treatment given after a poisonous snake or spider bite
Repetition of particular consonants to emphasise an opinion
13
What is
imperative voice
?
Expressing strong feeling
Making a command or request
Making a statement
Asking a question
14
Tone
is...
the reader's attitude toward the subject
the character's mindset toward another character
the author or speaker's attitude toward the subject
15
A
hyperbole
is
Comparing things using like or as
Metaphor
A group of words or phrases that don't mean what they actually mean
An extreme exaggeration
16
Define
foreshadowing
.
A flashback of what happened previously
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
A hint at something that will happen later
Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things
17
Literary
techniques =
techniques to do with word shape, sound, or impact
techniques to do with text content
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What is
modality
?
All of the above.
Used to describe people, places, and things.
Words used to describe the weather.
Words used to express how definite we are about something.
