Creative Re-casting: Linguistic Techniques

Question 1

Antithesis

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Something that is the direct opposite of something else (long-term contrast)
E.g. START OF PARA: Happy; END: Sad

Question 2

Colloqualism

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The use of informal words / phrases / slang in writing
- When writing mirrors spoken language
E.g. wanna / gonna / go nuts

Question 3

Chremamorphism

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The attributes of an inanimate object being applied to people
E.g. he was dispatched

Question 4

Elipsis

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Leaving out words to create tension / suspense
- The sentence will always still be understood
E.g. Bang… silence.

Question 5

Juxtaposition

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The fact two things being placed close together with contrasting effect
- Changes the semantics of the word it describes
E.g. better late than never

Question 6

Irony

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The use of words to convey a meaning that the opposite of its literal meaning (saying the opposite of what is true / real)
E.g. Firestation burns down

Question 7

Sarcasm

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The use of irony to mock a person / idea
E.g. “It’s raining” “That helps!”

Question 8

Cliche

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A common phrase
- Builds familiarity in a text
E.g. Too big for your boots

Question 9

Pathetic Fallacy

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Atmospheric techniques that reflect mood
- Creates imagry / atmosphere / foreshadowing
E.g. sunny weather = happiness / hope

Question 10

Puns

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A play on words which exploit the different possible meaning of words

Question 11

Alliteration / Phonetic sequencing

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The repeated beginning of words
E.g. fleeting phaero (/f/)

Question 12

Plosive Alliteration

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Abrupt & strong: grabs the reader’s attention
- Dawn Drank the Darkness as the sun escaped her Dungeon

Question 13

Fricative Alliteration

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Soft & airy
- Can be aggressive (particularly with f/v)
- he Fumbled with the Photo and Froze

Question 14

Affrivative Alliteration

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Strange & Jarring
- Interrupt the softer flow of text & grabs the reader’s attention
- Guggling Giant Jellyfish

Question 15

Sibilance

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Alliteration which focusses on /s/ sounds (& soft c)
- Sad, uncertain circumstances

Question 16

Emotive language

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Language is used to create a strong emotional response from the reader
- Connotations

Question 17

Collocation

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A predictable combination of words
- Not neccessarily grammatically correct
E.g. crystal clear / heavy rain > strong rain

Question 18

Parenthesis / Embedded clause

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Information added within a sentence either within a clause or brackets
- Allows embedding of further information (description / justification / etc.)

Question 19

Hypophora

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A rhetorical question which is immediately answered
- Draws attention to topics / problems / solutions
E.g. Are you tired of everday hassles? I know I am!

Question 20

Anaphora / Anaphoric reference

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The repition of a word or phrase at the beginning of a series of a phrase or sentence
E.g. “It was…” -Charles Dickens speech

Question 21

Repitition

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Repeating something that has already been said / written
- Umbrella term

Question 22

Syntactic mirroring

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[Tripling]
The use of three of something to emphasise an idea or create a desired effect

Question 23

Personification

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When human characteristics are given to something non-human
- Creates imagry
E.g. the wind howled

Question 24

Similie

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A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing to something different
- like / as
E.g. a smile as bright as sunshine

Question 25

Metaphor

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A figure of speech in whihc you say one thing is another - Metamorphises an idea - Used ot compare qualities of 2 things E.g. the moon is a balloon

Question 26

Oxymoron

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When 2 contrasting ideas are combined for dramatic or comedic effect E.g. Loving hate / geniusly stupid / bittersweet

Question 27

Neologism

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A newly coined word created entirely to suit a new purpose

Question 28

Parataxis

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Placing several clauses together without written conjunctions - Dramatises - Technique used for sensationalism E.g. he braced himself, slowly ran toward the diving board, stared at the abyss below, took a deep breath and plunged into the pool

Question 29

Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement; not meant to be taken literally but used to create a dramatic effect E.g. I'm starving

Question 30

Foreshadowing

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A hint / warning / indication of a future event E.g. Character adjusts their gun holster - implies future use of the gun

Question 31

Onomatopoeia

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When the way a word sounds imitates the sound it is describing E.g. Clacking heels / splattering paint / rumbling earthquake

Question 32

Symbolism

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When something represents an idea rather than an object E.g. she clutched her purse in persuit of her new life -> purse = symbolism for hope

Question 33

Assonance

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Alliteration of vowel sounds

Question 34

Paralellism

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The repeated syntactic patter of a phrase E.g. I am tired. She is cold. They are angry - Pronoun > Linking verb > Adjective

Question 35

Metonymy

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The use of a related word to refer to something larger (No. 10 - Prime minister)

Question 36

Litotes

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Deliberate, ironic understatements (Readers have to pause to interpret the true meaning - phrase is likely to stick) E.g. Not too bad = very good

Question 37

First person pronouns

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Writer / Speakers own experiences - more credible (info comes first hand) WE / US: builds a connection between the writer / speaker & audience AVOIDED: Maintains an objective tone

Question 38

Second person pronouns

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Builds a connection between writer / speaker & audience - speaking directly to them - warm & friendly approach