English Flashcards
memorise (32 cards)
What is a metaphor?
A comparison saying something is something else to create strong imagery.
Effect: Makes ideas more vivid and helps readers understand abstract ideas emotionally.
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as.
Effect: Helps the reader visualise a scene or emotion clearly.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
Effect: Creates mood and makes descriptions more engaging.
What is alliteration?
Repeating the same sound at the start of nearby words.
Effect: Adds rhythm or emphasis to a point or phrase.
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that sounds like the noise it describes (e.g., buzz, crash).
Effect: Creates a sound effect and makes writing more vivid.
What is hyperbole?
Deliberate exaggeration.
Effect: Emphasises emotion or creates humour.
What is emotive language?
Words that stir up emotion in the reader. Effect: Persuades or connects the reader to the topic emotionally.
What is repetition?
Repeating words or phrases.
Effect: Reinforces an idea or theme.
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked for effect, not to be answered.
Effect: Engages the reader and encourages reflection or agreement.
What is contrast?
Opposing ideas placed close together.
Effect: Highlights differences or dramatic effect.
What is retrieving information?
Picking out clear facts or answers directly from the text.
What does it mean to “infer” something from a text?
To read between the lines and understand what is suggested but not directly said.
What is summarising?
Briefly stating the main points of a passage in your own words.
What is analysing?
Looking at how and why a writer uses certain techniques or words.
What is evaluating a text?
Judging how effective or successful a piece of writing is.
How can you support an answer with evidence?
By quoting directly from the text to back up your ideas.
What does tone refer to in a passage?
The writer’s attitude or mood (e.g., angry, hopeful, sarcastic).
What does context mean in comprehension?
The background or situation that helps you understand a text better.
What is the rule of three (triplet)?
Grouping three words or ideas together.
Effect: Makes points more memorable and persuasive.
What is direct address?
Speaking directly to the audience (e.g., “you”).
Effect: Builds connection and involvement.
What is anecdote?
A short personal story.
Effect: Makes the speech relatable and engaging.
What is flattery in speech?
Complimenting the audience.
Effect: Builds trust and makes the speaker more persuasive.
What is a call to action?
A phrase that tells the audience what to do next.
Effect: Motivates the listener to act.
Why use rhetorical questions in speeches?
To engage the audience and make them think.
