English language techniques

Question 1

Generalization

Answer 1

Doesn’t allow for individual difference.

Question 2

Assonance

Answer 2

Repetition of vowel sounds eg. Slow road to no ware

Question 3

Paradox

Answer 3

Contradiction seemingly false at first but is found latter to be a truth

Question 4

Instructive

Answer 4

Inform/enlighten/instruct.

Question 5

Oxymoron

Answer 5

two words placed next to each other to show contrast eg. Parting is such a sweet
sorrow.

Question 6

Personification

Answer 6

Giving human qualities to something lifeless eg. The door squeaked.

Question 7

Parody

Answer 7

Conscious imitation of another word.

Question 8

Alliteration

Answer 8

Repetition of sound eg. Big Blue Bike.

Question 9

Rhetorical question

Answer 9

A question which does not require a response for it is implied.

Question 10

Symbolism

Answer 10

Image used to represent an idea.

Question 11

Contrast,

Answer 11

To show difference when comparing.

Question 12

Metaphor

Answer 12

Something is said to be something else eg. You’re a bear.

Question 13

Similies

Answer 13

Show how something is similar eg Like/as.

Question 14

Colloquial

Answer 14

Relating to conversation (Conversational/informal)

Question 15

Emotive

Answer 15

creates emotion, happy, sad

Question 16

Hyperbole

Answer 16

Deliberate exaggeration for effect. Eg. endless cry of death and pain

Question 17

Denouement

Answer 17

Resolution of plot

Question 18

Adjectives

Answer 18

Describing word usually connected to a noun, add emphasis.

Question 19

Bias

Answer 19

One sidedness in presentation of view/opinion. Can subjectivly influence the reader by intentionly only presenting one side of the argument.

Question 20

Cliche

Answer 20

Worn-out, over used expressions. Are farmiliar to the reader therefore can offer a shortcut to the meaning.

Question 21

Colourful words and discriptive language

Answer 21

Words that are hightened, vivid, full of interest. Produce a picture and or an emotion which engages the reader by grabing their attention.

Question 22

Irony

Answer 22

Implied or intended meaning is different, often the opposite from the literal meaning. A powerful deviced that can be effective in humiliating the opponent, makes the point obviously

Question 23

Sensationalise

Answer 23

To exagerate abd over-dramatise an issue or point so that it assumes great importance in the publics mind, often evidence in headlines. Grabs the readers attention can invoke a sense of outrage or provke an extreme response.

Question 24

Pun

Answer 24

A play on words to suggest a different meaning. Positions the reader to enjoy a hoke and grabs their attention.