word techniques

word techniques

1. onomatapoeia

   • sound of the word is the same as its meaning
     • sound effects best read aloud
       • EG
         • BANG
         • POW
         • THUD
         • WOOF
         • MEOW

2. rhyme

   • repetition of the sound at the end of words
   • adds a sense of fun
   • EG
     • THE CAT IN THE HAT
     • GIVE ME MONEY HONEY
     • SHE WAS A HE

3. Simile

   • figure of speech
   • compare things that are not the same
   • using like or as
   • EG
     • ITS LIKE AN OVEN IN HERE
     • SHE SHONE BRIGHTLY AS IF SHE WERE THE SUN

4. Assonance

   • repetition of a sound in words
   • used to enhance imagery
   • appeals to sense of sound
   • EG
     • THE SOUND OF THE HOUND IN THE POUND

5. Alliteration

   • Each word begins with the same same sound
   • Repetition of a sonsonant, not vowel
   • EG
     • TICK, TOCK, TO MANY TOES
     • BRING BELLE TO BURINGBAR BECAUSE ITS HER BIRTHDAY

6. Metaphor

   • figure of speech
   • comparison between unalike things
   • says something IS another thing
   • EG
     • YOU ARE A RAY OF SUNSHINE
     • ITS AN OVEN IN HERE
     • HE WAS STEPPING ON EGG SHELLS

7. Imagery

   • creates a picture in you mind
   • appeals to emotions as well as senses
   • EG
     • SHE HAD LITTLE RED ROSES THE SIZE OF BUTTONS
     • SHE SMELT LIKE SWEET HONEY

8. Repetition

   • repeating a word or phrase
   • draws attention to the words
   • assists in the rhythm of the poem

9. Personification

   • gives a thing or animal human characteristics
   • personality to inanimate objects
   • EG
     • THE SUN SMILED DOWN HIS GOLDEN RAYS
     • THE WIND CREPT UP UNDERNEATH THE FLOOR BOARDS