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Language Features - Unfamiliar Text
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- 1PersonificationWriting about non-human objects as though they had human characteristics fives them a kind of life that is simple to relate to, and suggests links to associated behaviour.
- 2PunPlay on words draws attention or phrase which has double meaning. It creates a tone of thinking or cleverness because of the ambiguity.
- 3RepetitionUsing the same word phrase more than once is effective in creating emphasis, or rhythm, or creating a structure that builds to a climax.
- 4MetaphorComparing two things by suggesting one thing is another - Is an effective way of engaging the reader's mind and linking their common experience to the unique world created by the writer.
- 5Rhetorical QuestionAsking a question but providing the answer - Makes the reader think they are thinking, but the writer remains in control.
- 6OnomatopoeiaUsing words whose son matches their meaning - Adds another sense (hearing) to the writing, and so making the scene more real.
- 7ImperativeUsing commands is effective because it makes clear what action the reader is expected to take.
- 8ImageryUsing words to make pictures is effective because the reader is able to visualise what the writer is describing. This use of the imagination creates a bond between the reader and the text.
- 9AlliterationSound effects are memorable and catchy. The repeated sounds draw attention to the words and give them more status.
- 10HyperboleExaggeration can be persuasive because although we can see the claims are stretcher, we believe that homeport of the claim is true, but exactly how much is left unsaid.
- 11AssonanceRepeated vowel sounds are an effective form. The sounds link the words together like a thread, giving them more impact.
- 12RhymeRepeated sounds at the ends of words creates a simple link and adds rhythm.
- 13SimileA comparison using words "like" or "as" is effective in engaging the reader's imagination and past experience.
- 14ClicheA phrase that has become stale and inexpressive through overuse. Effective for persuading because it is safe, familar and saves thinking.
- 15AdjectivesDescribing words listed one after another creates added impact by increasing the noun that follows.
- 16ConnotationsThe feelings or emotions that lie under words. Ass to the tone, mood of a text, crating atmosphere and an extra sense.
- 17RhythmThe beat or pace of a text adds to is feeling through pace.
- 18EuphemismA polite way of talking about something sensitive or personal e.g. birth, death - Shows sensitivity.
- 19Personal PronounsI,We - create a feeling of honest confession and togetherness, sharing. You - direct connection with the reader, personalises. He, She, They - distances, makes them feel like the enemy.
- 20JargonSpecialised language for a particular situation makes the text seem important, reliable, knowledgeable - maybe even trustworthy.
- 21Colloquial LanguageWords that are chatty, informal , create a friendly and relaxed tone.
- 22VerbsAction words that add movement and pace to a text.
- 23ContractionsUsing shortened forms of two words joined together is informal, friendly, typical use of of casual talks between mates.
- 24SymbolsUsing a common object to represent another thing or idea is effective because of the associations between the two objects or ideas: can simplify a complex idea: includes visual language which is universal.
- 25Balanced SentenceThe second part of the sentence mirrors the first half with some repetition and some individual words altered or using opposites. Effective because it is rhythmical , pleasant to listen to, takes skill so suggest intelligence or reliability.
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