Flashcards
Language Techniques
Flashcards do conjunto (13)
- 1MetaphorComparission between two different things
- 2SimileA comparison between two things using like or as
- 3OnomatopoeiaWhen the sound of a word imitates the meaning or noise of the action described.
- 4AssonanceThe same vowel sounds in words of close proximity
- 5AlliterationThe repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the start of the words
- 6EuphemismThe nice way of saying something offensive etc.
- 7IronyThe ordinary expression of the word is the opposite of what is intended. e.g. I DONUT understand you
- 8ConnotationThe implied or suggested meaning of a word. e.g. Connotation of mother is 'female ' 'caring' 'sensible' 'loving' etc.
- 9Simple sentanceOne clause, one completed verb. e.g. The sun shone all day
- 10OxymoronTwo words or phrases of opposite or contrasting meaning placed together for effect. e.g. deafening silence
- 11SibilanceThe repetition of the consonant 's' or 'z' to give a hissing sound.
- 12RhymeThe repetition of sounds at the end of lines.
- 13RepetitionRepeating the same word throughout a piece of writing. It emphasizes an idea and makes it more memorable.
Informações
- Descrição
- Describe what each of these techniques are
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- Amy Woomack
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