Language Techniques

Question 1 of 10

1

Which language technique is illustrated in the text below. It is taken from a webpage about cosmetics -
'Prone to skin irritation? Why not try one of our range of hypoallergenic products for sensitive skins? If you visit one of our stores, we have trained beauticians who can offer 1:1 consultations and advise you on your personal needs.'

Select one of the following:

List of three
Onomatopoeia
Use of imperative verb
Rhetorical question

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

Which language technique is used in the extract below. It is taken from a film review in a magazine -

'This new director starts to crank up the fear from the opening credits. If you want a horror film that nibbles nastily at your nerves, come and be terrified.'

Select one of the following:

Alliteration
A list of three
Repetition

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Which language technique is illustrated by this sentence from a poster in a health shop about cod liver oil tablets.
'There's nothing fishy about our products!'

Select one of the following:

A pun
Emotive language
Direct address

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Which language technique is illustrated in the extract below which is taken from on a Trip Advisor webpage -
'The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. And it didn't cost us an arm and a leg to stay there either. I can warmly recommend it as a value for money option for a week-end retreat.'

Select one of the following:

An idiom
A metaphor
A simile

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Which language technique is illustrated in the sentence below which is taken from an advertisement about organic shampoos -
'Enhance your natural beauty with one of our really awesome products.'

Select one of the following:

colloquial language
idiom
metaphor

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Which language technique is illustrated in this extract from an e mail written by a manager to her sales team -
'When you answer the phone it is important that you are always clear, courteous and friendly. First impressions matter and you are the first point of contact that our clients have with us as a company.'

Select one of the following:

A list of three
Alliteration
Onomatopoiea

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Which language technique is illustrated in this extract from an advert for Crisis at Christmas, a homeless charity -
'Homelessness can happen to anyone. When it happens at Christmas that's the worst time of all. Out on the streets, without any place of your own, you feel cold, scared and desperately lonely.'

Select one of the following:

Emotive language
Use of the imperative
Metaphor

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Which language technique is illustrated by the text below which is from an advert about organic soap -
'Most soap is made from a cocktail of chemicals in a cheap fat which is heavily scented with synthetic fragrances. Our is completely different.'

Select one of the following:

Metaphor
List of three
Repetition

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Which language technique is illustrated in this opening paragraph from health information leaflet about exercise -
'In this leaflet you'll find information and guidance on how to work out your BMI and how to manage your weight. You will find tips on diet and exercise, and you can also talk to a member of your Boots pharmacy team for more expert advice to help you achieve your goals.'

Select one of the following:

Direct address
A list of three
Emotive language

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Which language technique is illustrated in the extract below which is from an e mail by a manager in a food factory -
'At the team meeting on Thursday we need to discuss the reasons why we are having so many problems with production on the night shift. Please cancel any other commitments. Make sure you bring your shift reports with you.'

Select one of the following:

Use of imperative verbs
A list of three
Emotive language

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- practice for Level 2 Functional English tests

Language Techniques

Question 1 of 10

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Explanation

Question 2 of 10

Which language technique is used in the extract below. It is taken from a film review in a magazine - 'This new director starts to crank up the fear from the opening credits. If you want a horror film that nibbles nastily at your nerves, come and be terrified.'

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

Which language technique is illustrated by this sentence from a poster in a health shop about cod liver oil tablets. 'There's nothing fishy about our products!'

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

Which language technique is illustrated in the extract below which is taken from on a Trip Advisor webpage - 'The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. And it didn't cost us an arm and a leg to stay there either. I can warmly recommend it as a value for money option for a week-end retreat.'

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

Which language technique is illustrated in the sentence below which is taken from an advertisement about organic shampoos - 'Enhance your natural beauty with one of our really awesome products.'

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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Question 8 of 10

Which language technique is illustrated by the text below which is from an advert about organic soap - 'Most soap is made from a cocktail of chemicals in a cheap fat which is heavily scented with synthetic fragrances. Our is completely different.'

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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Explanation

Which language technique is used in the extract below. It is taken from a film review in a magazine -

'This new director starts to crank up the fear from the opening credits. If you want a horror film that nibbles nastily at your nerves, come and be terrified.'

Which language technique is illustrated by this sentence from a poster in a health shop about cod liver oil tablets.
'There's nothing fishy about our products!'

Which language technique is illustrated in the extract below which is taken from on a Trip Advisor webpage -
'The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. And it didn't cost us an arm and a leg to stay there either. I can warmly recommend it as a value for money option for a week-end retreat.'

Which language technique is illustrated in the sentence below which is taken from an advertisement about organic shampoos -
'Enhance your natural beauty with one of our really awesome products.'

Which language technique is illustrated by the text below which is from an advert about organic soap -
'Most soap is made from a cocktail of chemicals in a cheap fat which is heavily scented with synthetic fragrances. Our is completely different.'