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Features of Language
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- 1List of threegroups of three powerful words such as adjectives or adverbs. Used for persuasion and emphasis.
Our priorities are “Education, Education, Education” – Prime Minister, Tony Blair - 2Repetitiondraws attention to and emphasizes the idea/word/phrase/theme/concept. It highlights its importance.
- 3Personificationwhen an inanimate object is given human qualities. For example ' the television stared at me across the room'. Personification often makes the reader feel inquisitive.
- 4Imperativemostly found in advertisements. Imperative is a command or an instruction. It forces the reader to take action. It can also be persuasive at the same time, by making the reader feel guilty too.
- 5Metaphorcompares one thing to another. 'my brother is a monkey'. used to create a strong image in the reader's mind
- 6Rhetorical questionA question that does not require an answer. This feature is used to make the reader think about the possible answer and involve them in the text.
- 7SimileA comparison of one thing to another using words 'like' or 'as'."The raindrops fell like tears". used to also create an imaginative thought of what is being described.
- 8PunThe use of word play, when words are organised in an amusing way to suggest another meaning. Effects the reader by making the situation humorous whilst showing the intended purpose.
- 9Figure of speechan expression that should not be taken seriously. 'pigs might fly', meaning not that there is pigs flying past your window but that something is probably untrue. used for emphasis.
- 10Hyperbole (Hy-per-bow-le)An exaggeration. For instance, when the piece of writing states something is 'the best'.
- 11ImageryWhen words are so descriptive they allow the reader to paint an image in their minds. Imagery is used to allow the reader to imagine the moment being described. Very effective.
- 12SymbolismWhen an object is used to represent something important. (When people see a heart, they immediately think of love. So that heart has a meaning behind it.)
- 13AlliterationWhen a series of words begin with the same letter. For example, ' the west wind whistled wildly'. Alliteration is used for a dramatic effect.
- 14SibilanceWhen a series of words begin with the letter "s". Used for dramatic effect. S is a harsh sound.
- 15IronyWhen words are used to imply an opposite meaning, or sarcastic language that can be used to mock. a means of expressing an attitude which is disguised by what will seems to be obvious. The effect is usually intended to be humorous, dramatic or tragic.
- 16Direct adressAddressing someone directly. You, He, She, Them, Us, Ours
- 17Emotive languageto make the reader feel something toward the text or person in the text
- 18Anecdoteshort account or story. persuades reader. makes them respond emotionally ans take in information
- 19Facts and Figuresdates, times, places, names. anything that can be proven correct. makes point more believable.
- 20Inclusive languagewe, our, us- to include the reader. it appeals to them as they desire to be part of a group
- 21Clichesover used phrases that the reader can quickly grasp and understand. reassures the reader with a familiar expression. "At the end of the day"
- 22Personal PronouncesI, Me,
used to show separation and for effect - 23OnomatopoeiaSound words- Band, Crash, Pop
vivid language appeals to the reader and gives more effect - 24Adverbindicates manner, time, place, cause, or degree and answers questions such as "how," "when," "where," "how much". normally words ending in "LY"
e.g quickly
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