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Techniques for Analysing Written Text

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Flashcards on Techniques for Analysing Written Text, created by abby.slinger on 11/06/2015.
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ALLEGORY Story with double meaning . primary (on the surface) . secondary
ALLITERATION Repetition of constants . start of words . start of sentences . start of phrases
CLICHE Over used, common expression
CONSONANCE Repetition of consonants throughout a sentence or phrase
CONTRAST contrast in description paradox antithesis oxymoron juxtaposition
DIDACTIC Any text that instructs the reader or delivers obvious moral message
DISJUNCTION A conjunction (e.g. but or if) that dramatically interrupts rhythm of the sentence
ELLIPSIS Dramatic pause (...) . creates tension or . suggests works can't be spoken
EMOTIVE LANGUAGE Words that stir the readers emotions
ENJAMBMENT Poetic technique, when a sentence or phrase runs over more than one line to assist with the flow of the poem
EUPHEMISM Mild expression used to replace a harsh one
FORM Purpose and features of a text . influences its construction . suggests its structure
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