Effect of Techniques

Question	Answer
Onomatopoeia	By using onomatopoeic words, the piece of writing is brought to life through sound and the sound is consequently reinforced by the reader-creates soundscape and immediacy with the reader.
Sibilance	This reinforces the softer sounds to impart a whispering or gentle tone and rhythm.
Alliteration	Repeated consonant sounds create a tone and rhythm which connects to the subject matter.
Assonance	The effect of assonance is much the same as that of alliteration- ap particular tone or rhythm is created through a choice of sounds that is emphasised - or the words are connected and therefore stand out.
Consonance	The effect of consonance creates a particular tone and rhythm through the choice of sounds that is emphasised- or the words are connected and therefore stand out
Repetition	Repetition effects tone and rhythm to highlight and connect with key ideas.
Simile	Heightens the readers understanding of an object by comparing it to something the reader will recognise.

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	Created by Sian Hutchins over 6 years ago