English Devices Flashcards
(17 cards)
Repetition
The recurrence of a key word in a piece of Wrighting
Adjective
Words to describe
Simile
Where you compare one thing to another using like or as
Alliteration
When you have a phrase with the same start letter in each word
Personification
When you give anamilstic characteristics to something that isn’t alive
Rule of 3
Using 3 powerful words in a row
Complexed sentences
Sentences which have in a clause or subordinate clause in it
Minor sentences
Short containing minimum words sentences
Stative verb
A physical state like thoughts emotion s relationships scences measurements
Direct address
When the reader feels like there been spoken too
Dialogue
A conversation between two or more people
Hyperbole
Action verbs
Dynamic verb
Action verbs walking talking believe
Imagery
Visually descriptive or figurative language
Hyperbole
Language is exaggerated for effect
Noun
Naming words
Metaphor
A figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to a object or action which is not capable