English language techniques Flashcards 3
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What is intertextuality?
the relationship between texts, especially literary ones.
what is irony?
the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
“‘Don’t go overboard with the gratitude,’ he rejoined with heavy irony”
What is juxtaposition?
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
“the juxtaposition of these two images”
What does the level of usage of language include?
Dialect: Regional or social variations in language, including differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
Ungrammatical Speech: Informal language that deviates from standard grammatical rules, often seen in casual conversations.
Slang: Informal words and phrases used within a specific group or community.
Colloquial Language: Informal and casual language used in everyday conversations, often with a degree of informality.
Technical Terms: Specialized vocabulary used in specific fields or disciplines, like medicine or engineering.
Scientific Expressions: Formal and precise language used in scientific communication.
What is a linear story?
A linear story, also known as a chronological story, is a narrative where events are presented in the order they occurred.
What is a metaphor?
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
e.g.”Life is a rollercoaster.”
What is modality (language technique)?
In language, modality refers to the ways speakers and writers express their attitude or level of certainty towards what they are asserting.
Modality helps to communicate different degrees of certainty, possibility, obligation, permission, and ability.
e.g.Modal verbs like “can,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “would,” “should,” and “must”
What is a non-linear text?
A non-linear text is one where the reader doesn’t need to read from beginning to end to understand the content
What is onomatopoeia?
a word that actually looks like the sound it makes, and we can almost hear those sounds as we read.
Here are some words that are used as examples of onomatopoeia: slam, splash, bam,
