A Christmas Carol Language Techniques Flashcards
1
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Anaphora
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A word which refers to a previously used word
2
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Asyndetic list
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A list broken up by commas rather than conjunctions like ‘and’
3
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Audiroty imagery
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Language which appeals to the readers hearing
4
Q
Catalyst
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Dramatic tool which is used to speed up the plot
5
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Didactic
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A moral message meaning to give instructions
6
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Epitome
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Perfect/ultimate embodiment of quality
7
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Interjection
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Sudden remark, used often as an interruption or aside in thetext
8
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Moral imperative
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An instruction on what is right and wrong the ghosts provide this
9
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Olfactory imagery
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Appeals to the readers sense of smell
10
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Polysendetic list
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Listing using conjunctions such as ‘and’
