Karteikarten
Language Features
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- 1AllusionAn indirect reference to a person or event. These may be, but not necessarily, people and events in mythology or history. An allusion can create an added dimension to an image often by comparison to similar qualities.
- 2ConnotationThe implied or suggested meaning of a word. E.g. Mother has the connotation of 'female' 'caring' 'sensible' 'loving' etc.
- 3SymbolismA word or phrase signifying a sign or mark representing something else. A symbol brings a significant idea and all connotations through use of a single word. E.g. The cross, Christianity.
- 4OxymoronTwo words or phrases of opposite or contrasting meaning placed together for effect. E.g. "Parting is such sweet sorrow."
- 5RhymeThe repetition of sounds. There are many effects that may be created through the use of rhyme. Rhyme can give a musical quality to the writing, help us remember verses and ideas, give us a sense of security as we know or can guess what's coming next, shock us if we are expecting a certain rhyme and don't get it or make us laugh.
- 6Extended MetaphorThe comparison between two things is continued beyond the first point of comparison. This extends and deepens a description.
- 7SimileComparing two ideas by drawing similarities using 'as' or 'like.' Used to emphasize specific characteristics or features of the subject.
- 8AlliterationThe repetition of the same sound at the start of words in close proximity. This draws attention to the phrase and makes it more memorable. Can also create an onomatopoeic effect.
- 9MetaphorDirectly comparing two things by saying one is the other. This creates a strong comparison and highlights the similarities between the two ideas in an almost exaggerated manner.
- 10AssonanceRepeating the same vowel sounds in words of close proximity. This draws attention to the phrase and makes it more memorable. Can also create an onomatopoeic effect.
- 11RepetitionRepeating the same word (or derivatives of the same word) throughout a piece of writing. It emphasizes the idea and makes it more memorable. Can also be used to link ideas together or create a structure in the writing.
- 12PersonificationGiving human qualities to inhuman, inanimate objects.
- 13OnomatopoeiaWords which, when said, sound like the thing they are describing. E.g. 'POP' sounds like the noise a balloon makes when it bursts.
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- Level 2 Written English Karteikarten am Language Features, erstellt von Mary Massam am 28/10/2015.
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