Duplicate of English GCSE Reading Comprehension Terminology

Question 1

The use of strong language that has an emotional impact on the reader

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emotive language

Question 2

When a text is often shown to support one viewpoint

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biased

Question 3

When an object or a person is compared to another by using the words either 'like' or 'as'

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Simile

Question 4

The use of similar sounding words, usually starting with the same letter

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Alliteration

Question 5

The use of metaphors and similes in writing are often referred to as being...

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Figurative Language

Question 6

Which of these is a purpose of a text? (there's more than one answer)

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To reflect the world as it is, Educate, Make a point about a social issue, Entertain

Question 7

The use of three phrases or words is often called

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tripling

Question 8

"liar, cheat, disgusting, lazy rude, sleazy, thoughtless, repulsive" These are all examples of?

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Negative emotive language

Question 9

The 'point' of a text, what is the writer aiming to do, this is referred to as...

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The Purpose

Question 10

The 'attitude' of the text towards the topic being discussed e.g. positive, light / dark, heavy

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Tone

Question 11

Undeniable information that is true

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Fact

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