Language devices

Language devices

Adjectives
1. Definition: A describing word - e.g - pretty, ugly, sexy
2. Example: "Tegan is very selfish" or "Harry is very sexy"
3. You use this when you are describing a place, a person or a thing.
Alliteration
1. Definition: words beginning with the same letter
2. Example: "Pretty pink princess" or "terrific tattoos"
3. You use this when you're explaining something, it makes your work/writing more effective.
Anectdote
1. Definition: A small personal story linking to the topic.
2. Example: I was an owl last year. It was a real hoot.
3. You use this when you're trying to describe something briefly.
Direct address
1. Definition: When you directly address someone in a speech or a piece of writing.
2. Example: Do you think this was the right thing to do?
3. Yu use this when you're trying to get the audience/readers attention as it makes them more involved in what you're saying and trying to put across.

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	Created by kwoodcockw12 over 9 years ago