Definitions + Examples Yr9 Flashcards
A rhetorical device used to compare two unlike things by using ‘like’ or ‘as’
Simile
Giving human qualities to something that is not human
Personification
The term used when certain word choices are made to evoke an emotional response in the reader
Emotive language
Exaggerated statement or claims not meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
The repetition of the same sound at the start of a series of words
Alliteration
Saying something in an unlike thing
Metaphor
Using colours to represent a deeper meaning
Colour imagery
Marks the emission from a sentence, builds suspense (…)
Ellipsis
Something is the utmost importance or necessity (bossy verbs)
Imperative
The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it
Onomatopoeia
„Appalling“ and „brutal“ are both examples of what method?
Emotive language
„Im so hungry, I could eat a horse“ is an example of what method?
Hyperbole
„As quiet as a mouse“ is an example of what method?
Simile
„Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer“ is an example of what method?
Alliteration
„The black sky reflected the boys mood“ is an example of what method?
Colour imagery
„Bring me a glass of water“ is an example of what method?
Imperative
„He must’ve left… an hour ago“ is an example of what method?
Ellipsis
„Buzz, splat, splash“ are all examples of what method?
Onomatopoeia
„The wind whistled“ is an example of what method?
Personification
„The party was a bomb“ is an example of what method?
Metaphor
A written conversation between two or more persons. (can create immediacy)
Dialogue
„Guess what“ Julie said to her mother, „what?“ her mother replied. „I’m writing a story!“ exclaimed Julie.
Dialogue
Often used to personificate the weather. (giving human feelings to inanimate things)
Pathetic fallacy
The writer draws focus on any of our 5 senses
Sensory appeal
