Big Language Techniques

Question 1

what is a metaphor

Answer 1

describes something as being something else for affect (“the classroom was a zoo.”)

Question 2

what is a simile

Answer 2

A comparison using Like or as (“he was tall like a giraffe”.)

Question 3

what is personification

Answer 3

giving human qualities to a non human thing (“ the table walked out the room.”)

Question 4

what is alliteration

Answer 4

repetition of the same starting sound (“cycle centre.”)

Question 5

what is sibilance

Answer 5

repetition of “s” or soft sounds for mood or emphasis (“the snake slithered silently.”)

Question 6

what is hyperbole

Answer 6

exaggeration for effect (“I’m starving.”)

Question 7

what is imagery

Answer 7

vivid descriptions that appeal to the sense ( sight, sound, smell.)

Question 8

what is symbolism

Answer 8

when something represents a bigger idea (a storm representing chaos or emotion.)

Question 9

what is word choices

Answer 9

powerful verbs, emotive languages or connotations behind specific words.